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OFFICIAL PAPERS 



LETTERS AND NOTES 



RELATING TO THE WAR RECORD OF 



P. W. STANHOPE, 



MAJOR AND BREVET LIEUTENANT- COLONEL, 



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Recognizing the uncertainU' of life, and desiring to leave a record of so much of 
my military career as is possible for me to prepare at this time, I have gathered into 
book form such of my official, and other papers, as were not lost in the fire that de- 
stroyed most of my papers and all of my personal propertv. 

I do this in the hope that, at some distant time, when I shall be dead, my family 
may read tiiis hook with that interest a long interval of vears gives to the personal 
histoi-y of a parent who gave a large portion of his life to the service of his Coimtry, 
and bore a good share of the perils and sufferings incident to war. 

With this object in view this book is atfectionately dedicated. 

PHILIP W. STANHOPE, 
Major and Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel, U. S. Army. 
Kenton Countx. Kefituckv- 



TO 

MY CHILDREN. 



OFFICII P4PERS; LETTERS ^ND NOTES. 



OFFICIAL PAPERS. 

WAR DEPARTMENT, 

Washington, June iS, i86i. 

Sir: — You are hereby informed that the President of the United States has ap- 
pointed you Captain in the Twelfth Regiment of Infantry, in the service of the 
United States, to rank as such from the fourteenth day of May, one thousand eight 
hundred and sixty one. Should the Senate, at their next session, advise and consent 
thereto, you will be commissioned accordingly. 

Immediately on receipt hereof, please to communicate to this Department, through 
the Adjutant General's Office, your acceptance or non-acceptance of said appoint- 
ment; and, with your letter of acceptance, return to the Adjutant General of the 
Army the Oath herewith enclosed, properly filled up. Subscribed and Attested, re- 
porting at the same time your Age, Residence when appointed, and the State in 
which you were born. 

Should you accept, you will at once report, in person, for orders, to your Colonel, 
(Colonel W. B. Franklin) at Fort Hamilton, New York Harbor, N. Y. 
Captain P. W. Stanhope, SIMON CAMERON, 

1 2th Regiment Infantry. Secretary of War. 



Extract from Major H. B. Glitz' report of the Battle of Gaines' Mill, fought on the 
27th day of June, 1S62. 

****** 

I cannot speak in too high terms of the steadiness, cool courage and gallant con- 
duct of both my officers and men. Although their first battle, they behaved like 
tried Soldiers and I feel it an honor to have been their commander on so well a con- 
tested field of battle. 

I can hardly express my admiration of the gallant bearing of Captains Blunt, 
Wister and Sergeant, Lieutenants Carter, Stacey, Franklin, H. E, Smith, Parker, 
Burnett, Hecksher and Tracey, Sergeants Evans, Eggemeyer, Lamoinne, Keller >• 
Ochiltree, Urmston, Meeker, Wagner and Thierman. 

Conspicuous even among these brave officers I must not fail to mention Captains 
Read, Winthrop and Stanhope and Lieutenant Van Renssellier. 

I received, throughout the day, the most valuable assistance from my Quarter- 
Master, Lieutenant Franklin, and my Acting Adjutant, Lieutenant Stacey. 

Very respectfull}' your obedient servant, H. B. CLITZ, 

Major i2th Infantry, Commanding. 
Lieutenant S. Van Renssellier, 

Acting Assistant Adjutant General, ist Brigade, Sykes' Division. 



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ASHTABI^LA, AUGLSI 9, 1S62. 

Captain P. W. Stanhope: 

Dear Sir: — Your plan is a very excellent one. The regiments ouglit lo be 
placed under tiie charge of tliose, and those only, who have had experience and have 
been under tire. I have no doubt that Governor Tod will be strongly of this opinion 
and, as he has the entire control of the volunteers of t!ie State, lie must he iqiprised 
of all the opportunities for detailing experienced officers to the regiments, i think 
you had better write to him on tiie subject. 

I was exceedingly gratified to hear of your good conduct on the field, as \\ell as 
your final escape without more serious injuries. Accept the kind regards ot Mrs. 
Wade and myself. You s Truly, 

B. F. \VA!)E 



CiNCINNAri, AUGLSI 2(\ 1862. 

Ex-GovERNoR Dennison, 

Columbus, Ohio: 

Dear Sir: — I beg to introduce to you Captain P. W. Stanhope, of ihe 12th Reg- 
iment, Regular Army. I have known hiin for several years as v- geutleinan of first- 
rate character and intelliirence. lie is well and favorably known in tliis cii\ . 

He passed through the recent seven-davs battles before Richmond with distincii'>n 
and bears the marks of thoni. 

Should he succeed in the object tor which he visits Cokunbus. he will ilouliiless 
do credit to the State. With high respect. Yours. 

JOHN W ELLIS. 



CiNCINNAI I, AlGlSl 28. 1862. 

To His Excellency, David Tod, 
Governor of Ohio: 
Dear Sir: — I take pleasure in recommending Capiain P. W. Sianhope. ot the 
Regular Army, for the position of Colonel of one of the new regiments, should 
there be any vacancy. lie was wounded in one of the recent battles betbre Rich- 
mond, but has now sufficiently lecovered to take a command, and is in e\erv \\a\- 
worthy and competent. Yours trul\ , 

W. II. CLEMENT. 



Cincinnati, Al(;lst 29. 1862. 
Governor Tod, 

My Dear Sir: — Pernvt me to introduce to your special notice CajMain P. W. 
Stanhope, of the 12th Jnited States Infantry. Captain Stanhone fbugbt in ;he bai- 



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ties before Richmond most gallantlj, and was grievously wounded on the field. If 
vou can avail yourself of his services to command one of the new regiments, you 
would confer an appointment upon a well-spirited soldier of most competent mili- 
tary skill and experience, besides rewarding an Ohio man true to his country. 

Very Truly, 

B. STORER. 



HEAD-QUARTERS UNITED STATES FORCES, 

Cincinnati, September 5, 1862. 
CIRCULAR. 

Captain P. W. Stanhope, 12th United States Infantry, is hereby assigned to the 
command of the Volunteer forces collected for the defense of the cities of Cincin- 
nati, Covington and Newport, to rank as Brigadier General. B3' order of 

L. WALLACE, 

Major General. 
James F. Troth, 

Captain and A. D. C. 



HEAD-QJ.TARTERS UNITED STATES FORCES, 

September 9, 1862. 
General: 

I have the honor to report that I shall go over to Cincinnati to report to 
General Wright. If you desire my services to-day, please send word to the Burnet 
House. If General Wright orders me back to my post, a telegram sent to Lafayette, 
Indiana, will command my presence. I shall be happ}' to serve you in any position 
you may choose to assign me, i*' leave can be obtained from the War Department. 
I am, General, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, 

II. KENASTON, 
To Brigadier General Stanhope, ist Lieut, nth U. S. Inf. 

ComV U. S. Forces for defense of Covington. 



HEAD-QUARTERS FIRST DIVISION U. S. FORCES. 

Foi.t Mitchel, Ky., September 17, 1862. 
Gener.vl: 

It is icpoi "ed the Rebels are advancing, and their advance guard up to or on 
this side of Florence; have vour command in readiness. Respectfully, 

A. J. SMITH. 
General P. W. Stanhope. Brig. Gen'l Com'g. 

C')in'g3d Bri^jide. 1st Diviion. 



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HEAD-QUARTERS U. S. FORCES, 

Covington, Ky., September 24, 1S62. 
General: 

You will cause to be delivered to Captain W. W. Andrew, 21st Indiana 
Battery, five twelve-pounder guns and caissons which were under charge of a 
detachment of the 9th Ohio Battery. By order of 

Brig. Gen'l A. J. SMITH, 
To P. W. Stanhope, R. F. Rogers, A. D. C. 

Brig. Gen'l Com'g. 



Ashtabula. October 13, 1862. 
Captain P. W. Stanhope, 

Dear Sir: — Immediately on the receipt of your letter I wrote to the President 
as strong a letter as I was able and enclosed the letter of General Wallace. Your 
testimonials are all that a man could ask, and are such as you may justly be proud 
of. I am exceedingly gratified to think that I was instrumental in procuring ^-our 
first appointment, and hope I may be equally successful in obtaining your promotion. 
Our kind regards to you. Yours truly, 

B. F. WADE. 



HEAD QUARTERS U. S. FORCES, 

Columbus, Ohio, November 19, 1S62. 
Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War, 

Sir: — I have the honor to recommend Captain P. W. Stanhope, 12th U. S. 
Infantry, to the President for promotion to the rank of Brigadier General of Volun- 
teers. 

Captain Stanhope commanded one of the brigades, under my orders, collected 
for the defense of Kentucky from General E Kirby Smith. He was one of the 
most active, intelligent and reliable brigade commanders within my notice. His 
untiring exertions and attention were of the utmost value in bringing his command 
to a state of efficiency far above that of the other brigades present. 

Although but just paroled from Libby Prison, and seriously wounded, as soon 
as exchanged he took the field, and remained actively engaged in the discipline and 
instruction of his brigade, and construction of lines of defense, until the enemy had 
left his front, when his wounds breaking out compelled his relief from command. 

This young officer is greatly deserving this promotion, and I take pleasure in 
commending him to the favorable notice of the Honorable Secretary of War. 

Very respectfully, your obedient servant, 

LEWIS WALLACE, Major General. 



OFFICIAL PAPERS. 15 

Cincinnati, June 16, 1863. 
My Dear Brother: 

It aftbrds me pleasure to introduce to you mj friend, Captain P. W. Stanhope, 
12th Infantry, U. S. A., now mustering and disbursing officer at this point. Since 
Captain S. was badly wounded at the battle of Gaines' Mills, he has been detached 
for service in the above department. During the celebrated raid last summer he 
offered his services, and acted in command of a brigade in so happy a manner as to 
gain the respect of our citizens and the full confidence of his troops. As a gentle- 
man and officer he is worthy of your high consideration and regard. 

Very truly, &c., E. B. DENNISON. 

Gov. W. Dennison, 

Columbus, Ohio. 



HEAD-QUARTERS, DISTRICT OF OHIO, 

Cincinnati, Ohio, July 12, 1S63. 
Captain: 

I desire to write your father this morning, but do not know his first name. 
Will you be so kind as to furnish it to me? Please also designate a time when I can 
see you. I desire to learn all the particulars of the death of your brother. He was 
one of the noblest, most gallant fellows I ever knew, and my best friend. 
I am. Captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant, 

H. L. BURNETT, 
Captain P. W. Stanhope, Major and Acting J. A. 

U. S. A. Cincinnati, O. 



WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, 

Washington, August 20, 1863. 
Special Orders, No. 371. (Extract.) 

5. Captain Philip W. Stanhope, 12th U. S. Infantry, will proceed without 
delay to Columbus, Ohio, and relieve Colonel Horace Brooks, 4th U. S. Artillery, 
in the duties of Superintendent of Volunteer Recruiting Service, and Chief Mus- 
tering and Disbursing Officer at that place. On being relieved Colonel Brooks will 
immediately join the head-quarters of his regiment at Fort Washington, Md. 
By order of the Secretary of War, 

E. D. TOWNSEND, 
Capt. Stanhope, Assistant Adjutant General. 

Cincinnati, Ohio. 



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IIEAD-QLTARTERS, PORT ROYAL, 

May 26, 1S64. 

Special Orders. No. 15. (Extract.) 

I. Captain Stanhope's detachment of five hundred (500) men will be imme- 
diately turned over to their proper commands, after having been relieved by the 
Veteran Reserve Corps. 

Captain Stanhope will not be relieved from the duties of Provost Marshal of 
the Town proper, but will exercise the functions of that office, giving all necessary 
instructions to the new guard, and assistance to the U. S. Provost Marshal, Captain 
Hoysradt. By order of 

Brigadier General J. J. ABERCROMBIE, 

Robert L. Orr, Captain and A. A. A. G. 



HEAD-QUARTERS U. S. FORCES, 

White House, Va., June 20, 1864. 
General Orders, No 10. 

The undersigned hereby relinquishes the command of the troops at this 
station to Brigadier General George W. Getty. 

In doing so he avails himself of this opportimity cf expressing his high ap- 
preciation of the services of his staff' in their respective positions; tendering his 
sincere thanks to Captain Charles Babcock and the officers of the navy I'or the very 
•efficient aid and support to the land forces in the persistent attack on the post by the 
enemy to-day. 

J. J. ABERCROMBIE, 
To Captain P. W. Stanhope, Brigadie.- General. 

Provost Marshal. 



RoxBURY, July 18, 1864. 
Dear Sir: 

I have the honor to acknowledge the reception of yowr favor of the iith inst. 
Apart from the kind congratulations it contained and the handsome tribute to my 
husband's success, which were very highly appr.;cialed, it gave me sincere pleasure 
to hear of your own welfare, as I had never learned anything resp.^cting you since 
our ai.j"eeable residence in Cleveland, except through your kind attention to my son 
shortly after. 

If you should i.\er \isit Boston, you must not forget to come and see us. I 
feel assured Caotain Winslow will be mucli gratified by vom- remembrance, and 
equally pleased with inyself to lenew our acquaintance. \'ery truly yours, 

CATHARINE A. WINSLOW. 
Captain P. W. Stanhope, 

I2th U S. Infantry. 



OFFICIAL PAPERS. x? 

Cincinnati, September 26, 1S64. 
Governor: 

Mj friend, Captain P. W. Stanhope, U. S. A,, is, I learn to-day, willing to 
command one of the new Ohio regiments. I, therefore, without his knowledge, take 
great pleasure in indorsing him to you as a gentleman and a most competent soldier. 
In his appointment' Ohio will give opportunity to another son to still advance her 
position in the war to perpetuate the Republic. Cordially and truly, 

T. J. GALLAGHER. 
His Excellency, Governor Brough, 

Columbus, Ohio. 



Cincinnati, September 26, 1864. 
Governor: 

I have the pleasure of introducing to your acquaintance and favorable atten- 
tion Captain P. W. Stanhope, of the 12th U. S. Infantry. I have known Captain 
Stanhope for some years as a citizen of this place. He went into the service soon 
after the breaking out of the rebellion, and went through all the battles on the 
Peninsula in 1862, until he was severely wounded at the battle of Gaines' Mills. As 
soon as fit for active duty, he again returned to his command, and is now serving 
under General Grant near Petersburg, where he commands his own and another 
regiment of regulars (the 14th.) I am informed that he is solicitous of an appoint- 
ment as colonel of one of our new regiments^ for which position, from my personal 
knowledge of his capacity, I take great pleasure in recommending him. Very truly 
your obedient servant, 

STANLEY MATTHEWS. 

His Excellency, Jno. Brough, Governoi% &c. 



HEAD-QLTARTERS, NORTHERN DEPARTMENT, 

Cincinnati, Ohio, October 12, 1S64. 
Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War: 

I beg leave to recommend Captain P. W. Stanhope, of the 12th Infantry, for 
promotion to the rank of BrigadierGeneral in the Volunteer service. 

In 1S61 he was commissioned as a captain in the 12th Infantry, and has borne 
a conspicuous part in the rebellion, in the armies of the East and the West. 

At the battle of Gaines' Mills he was especially prominent, his conduct re- 
ceiving flattering notice in the official report of his commanding officer. 

Three times in the course of his service in the rebellion he has commanded 
a brigade to the satisfaction of his commanding generals, especially at the late fight 
of the 5th Corps on the Weldon Railroad. 

The limits of a testimonial admit of but a brief reference to the services of 



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this young officer, — they have been long and distinguished. He was wounded and 
left for dead on the field at Gaines' Mills, but is now sufficientl}' recovered to enable 
him to perform the duties of his office. 

Captain Stanhope is a brave, intelligent officer, and in private life irreproach- 
able. I take great pleasure in commending him to the favorable consideration of the 
Honorable Secretarv of War. 

JOSEPH HOOKER, 

Major General Com'g. 



• HEAD-QLfARTERS, FIFTY-FIFTH K'Y VOLS., INFANTRY, 

Covington, Ky., October 15, 1864. 
Captain Philip W. Stanhope, 12th U. S. Infantry, 

You are hereby directed to take charge of the camp and rendezvous of the 55th 
Regiment Kentucky \'olunteers, and superintend the recruitment, mustering, and 
organization of said regiment. By order of 

G. CLAY SMITH, 

Brigadier General Commanding. 



HEAD QUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, MILITARY DISTRICT OF KEN- 
TUCKY, 

Lexington, Ky., November 12, 1S64. 
Colonel Stanhope, Commanding 55th Kentucky Infantry: 

It is understood, by orders from District Head -quarters, you are assigned to this 
division, and to report by letter. And, if such is the case, the General directs that 
you do so at once, giving full particulars in regard to the organization of the regi- 
ment. \'ery respectfully, your obedient servant, 

J. S. BUTLER, 

Assistant Adjutant General. 



[Telegram received by Colonel Stanhope at Covington, Ky., November i8, 1864.] 
HEAD-C^UARTERS, LEXINGTON, KY., 

November 18, 1864. 
To Colonel P. W. Stanhope, Covington: 

Report here to-morrow by rail with all the men of your command you have 
mustered in and armed ready for service. If possible to have horses and horse 
equipments for them at Covington, do so and bring them. Answer. 
By order of Brevet Major General Burhridge. 

J. BATES DICKSON, 

Captain and A. A. G. 



OFFICIAL PAPERS. 



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HEAD-QUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, MILITARY DISTRICT OF KEN- 
TUCKY, 

Lexington, November 23, 1S64. 
Colonel Stanhope, 55th Kentucky Volunteers: 

You will move your command by rail to Nicholasville immediately. Cars ai-e 
waiting for you at present. As soon as you arrive at Nicholasville you will move to 
Crab Orchard, via Camp Nelson. Three companies of the 53d Kentucky have been 
ordered to report to 3'ou. Four companies of the 45th Kentucky will report to you 
as soon as they arrive at Camp Nelson. The three companies of the 53d Kentucky 
are on the train at depot. The General wishes you to report here before 3'ou go to 
depot. By command of 

Brigadier General McLEAN, 

J. S. Butler, A. A. G. 



HEAD-QUARTERS IN THE FIELD, 

Barboursville, Ky., November 27, 1864. 
CIRCULAR. 

General Orders, No. 3. 

The undersigned hereby assumes command of all the forces now at this point, 
by order of Major-General Burbridge. 

The order of march for to-morrow, Isovember 28, will be as follows: 
45th Ky. Vols. 
13th " 
I2th '• 

The Senior Commissioned Officer will march at 12 o'clock, to-night, and proceed to 
the ford, cross and march to Cumberland Gap, reporting to General Burbridge at 
noon, Monday. No straggling will be allowed. Officers of each Command will be 
held strictly responsible for the proper execution of this order. 

P. W. STANHOPE, 

Colonel Com'g. 
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HEAD-QJ.ARTERS FORCES IN THE FIELD. 

Cumberland Gap, November 29, 1864. 
Col. p. W. Stanhope, Corad'g 55th Ky. Mt'd Inf. 

Colonel: — The General Commanding desires me to say to you that in answer 
to an inquiry from the Officers of your Regiment, in regard to the date of their mus- 
ter, that it shall be dated hack to the time when they were ordered into the field for 
active service, in obedience to instructions received from the Secretary of War. 
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, 

CHAS. M. KEYSER, 

Capt. and A. A. A. G. 



20 OFFICIAL PAPERS. 

HEAD-QUARTERS FORCES IN FIELD. 

Cumberland Gap, Ky., November 29, 1864. 
Asst. Surgeon, J. H. McMahon, 54th Ky., will report to Colonel Stanhope, 
commanding Battalion 53rd and 55th Ky. Regiments, for duty. 

J. G, HATCH ILL, 

Surgeon, U. S. A., Surg'n-in-Chief. 
Doctor McMahon came recommended to my Regiment by the best Medical 
Men in the Army, also, by the Examining Board in Louisville. 

H. M. BUCKLEY, 

Colonel Comd'g 54th Ky. 



WAR DEPARTMENT, 

Washington, December 2, 1864. 
Sir: — You are hereby informed that the President of the United States has ap- 
pointed you, for Gallant Services during the operations on the Weldon Railroad, Va., 
a Major by Brevet, in the service of the United States, to rank as such from the 
Eighteenth day of August, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four. Should the 
Senate, a^ their next session, advise and consent thereto, vou will be commissioned 
accordingly. 

Immediately on receipt hereof, please communicate to this Department, through 
the Adjutant General of the Armv, your accej^tance or non-acceptance; and with 
your letter of acceptance, return (he Oath herewith enclosed, properly filled up. Sub- 
scribed and Attested, and report your Age, Birthplace and the State of which vou 
were a permanent resident. 

E. M. .STANTON, 

Secretary of War. 
Brevet Major Philip W. Stanhope, U. S. Army. 

Through Commanding General, Armv Potomac. 



HEAD-QUARTERS MILITARY DISTRICT OF KENTUCKY, 

Lexington, Ky., December 16, 1864. 
Special Orders, No. 92. 

4. Colonel P. W. Stanhope is assigned to the command of the Camp of Ren- 
dezvous, at Covington, Ky., established b}' Special Orders, No. 26, Par. 5, of date 
October 5, 1864, from these Head-Quarters, vice G. Clay Smith, relieved. 

By Command of Brevet Major-General S. G. Burbridge. 
Captain P. W. Stanhope, J. BATES DICKSON, 

55th Ky., Covington, Ky. Captain and A. A. G. 



OFFICIAL PAPERS. 21 

HEAD-QUARTERS MILITARY DISTRICT OF KENTUCKY. 

Lexington, Ky., January 5, 1865. 
Colonel P. W. Stanhope, 55th Kj-. Volunteers, 

Colonel: — The General Commanding directs that vou mount your command 
by impressing horses from disloyal citizens. In pressing horses you will be governed 
by the following instructions: — 

No horses must be pressed from Union men, nor can you purchase from them, 
and any receipts given to such will be worthless. 

In pressing horses employ discreet and careful officers, to whom you will give 
imperative orders to take none but serviceable horses and mares fit for Cavalry use 
and only from disloyal citizens, to whom you will give disloyal receipts. Every ani- 
mal so taken shall be valued by the impressing Officer, and the value stated in the 
receipt; such valuation not to exceed the price being paid by the Government for 
horses at the time. 

In no case will the only remaining horse of a widow or farmer be taken. 
Officers must furnish their own horses; they are not allowed to use Govern- 
ment animals. 

You will acknowledge the receipt of these instructions, and see that your Offi- 
cers rigidlv adhere to them. 

Very respectfully, your obedient servant, 

J. BATES DICKSON, 

Captain and A. A. G. 



ElEAD-QUARTERS DEPOT FOR PRISONERS OF WAR. 

Elmira, N. Y. May 4, 1865. 
Special Order, No. 80. (Extract.) 

1. Lieutenant James R. Reid, loth U. S. Infantry, having been relieved from 
duty at this Depot by S. O., No. 182, War Dept. A. G. O., dated April 22, 1865, is 
hereby relieved from duty as Inspector of Prison Camp and Provisional Brigade. 

He will turn over to Captain and Brevet Major P. W. Stanhope, 12th U. S. In- 
fantry, all orders, instructions and official papers in his possession, pertaining to his 
office as Inspector. 

2. Captain and Brevet Major P. W. Stanhope, 12th U. S. Infantry, is hereby 
appointed Inspector of Prison Camp and Provisional Brigade at this Depot, and 
will be respected accordingly. 

By order of Col. B. F. Tracy. R. J. McKEE, 

Captain P. W. Stanhope, Lieut, and A. A, A. G. 

i2th U. S. Inf, Bvt. Maj. U. S. A. 

Through C. O., Provisional Brigade. 



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HEAD-QLTARTERS DEPOT PRISONERS OF WAR, 

Elmira, N. v., May i6, 186:;. 
General. Orders, No. 4. 

The troops at this Post will assemble on the parade ground, near Camp Che- 
mung, Wednesday, Ma^' 17, 1865, at 3'2 o'clock, P. M., for inspection and review. 

Commanding Officers will report, with their Commands, to Brevet Major P. W 
Stanhope, U. S. A., Acting Asst. Inspector General, lor position in line. 

By order of Colonel B. F. Tracy. 
Major P. W. Stanhope, U. S. A., R. J. McKEE, 

A. A. Inspector General. Lieutenant and A. A. A. G. 



HEAD-QJ_'ARTERS ist BATT., 12th U. S. INFANTRY, 

Elmira. N. Y., July 24, 1865. 
Battalion Order, No. 39. 

1. In obedience to Special Order, No. 377, Hd. Qj;s. Army A. G. O., Washing- 
ton, D. C, July 17, 1865, Ext. 2., this Battalion will proceed to Fort Hamilton, New 
York Harbor, on the afternoon of July 25, 1865. B> arrangement with the Acting 
Asst. Provost Marshal General of this District, the detachment 12th U. S. Infantry, 
composed of Companies C E F and H, doing duty at Syracuse, \. 'S'., under com- 
mand of Captain D. D. Van Valzah, will rejoin the Battalion Head-Quarters, at 
Bingham ton, N. Y., from whence the Battalion will proceed to Jersey Citv, where 
water transportation will be provided to Fort Hamilton, New York Harbor. 

2. Captain P. W. Stanhope, 12th U. S. Infantry, Brevet Major, U. .S. A., being 
the Senior Officer of the ist Battalion. i2th U. S. Infantry, present, who marched 
with it originally from Fort Hamilton, New York Harbor, in 1S61, the present Com- 
manding Officer waives rank in his favor, and, accordingly, Brevet Major Stanhope, 
U. S. A., will assume command of the ist Battalion, and report with it to the Regi- 
mental Commander, at Fort Hamilton, New York Harbor. 

3. On the arrival of the Battalion at Fort Hamilton, and after it shall have been 
marched to its quarters, the undersigned will resume command, unless permanently 
relie\'ed by competent authoritv. 

A.J. DALLAS, 
Capt. 2nd Baft., 12th L'. S. Inf, Comd'g ist Batt. 



HEAD-(^TARTERS DEPARTMENT VA., 

Richmond, September 20, 1865. 
Dear M.njor: — Please inform me whether Col. Anderson, Lieut. Lamonion 
and Lieut. Alston, of your Regiment, have yet left here for Fort Hamilton, and if so, 
on what days they left, respectively. Truly yours, ALF. II. TERR'^', 

Brev. Maj. Stanhope, U. S. A., Comd'g 12th Inf. M. G. Y. 



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EXECUTIVE MANSION, 

Richmond, March 6, 1866. 
Major Stanhope, Commanding at Williamsburg, Va. 

Major: — You are aware of the disorganized condition of the Asylum at jour 
place. I learn that the present occupant, or Superintendent, refuses to give posses- 
sion to the new Board. I considered this subject maturely, and was satisfied of the 
necessity of a change. May I ask you to remove any difficulties in the way of the 
new Board, and suppress any violence that may be offered to the exercise of author- 
ity by them, lam, &c., F.2I^IERPONT^„ 

Governor Va. 



Williamsburg, March 7, 1866. 
Dear Major: — There is no rule equal to Military rule when well adminis- 
tered. Excuse me for saying that "Special Order, No. 42" is a most excellent one in 
all respects. I informed the "Grammar boys" of it to-day. One of them seemed to 
think it an infringement of his rights as an American citizen. I commended his 
spirit, and advised him to proceed, forthwith, to your Head -Quarters, there 
"To beard the lion in his den. 
The Douglass in his hal!." 
On reflection, he concluded that "discretion was the better part of valor," and that it 
would be safer to await for the developments. As a matter of justice to these chaps 
though, I will say, I never saw but one play marbles on Sunday, and him I have 
been threatening for six weeks. I had the honor to receive yesterday your message 
concerning my health, which is better, and I would express my thanks. 
With my respects to the gentlemen at your Head-Qiiarters, I remain. 
With much respect, yours sincerely, 

BENJ. S. EWELL, 
Major P. W. Stanhope. Prest. William and Mary College. 



STATE OF NEW YORK, 
Bureau of Military Record, 

Albany, March 30, 1866. 
Major: — His Excellency, Governor Fenton, has placed in this Bureau the Guid- 
on of the 56th Regiment, N. Y. Vols., forwarded with your favor, of the 25th inst., 
and he directs me to acknowledge the same, and to thank you for the attention. 

I have the honor to be your obt. servant, 
Major P. W. Stanhope, L. L. DOTY, 

Commanding Post, Norfolk, Va. Chief of Bureau. 



34 OFFICIAL PAPERS. 

HEAD-GiUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA, 

Richmond, Va., April iS, 1866. 
Brevet Major P. W. Stanhope, U. S. A., 

Commanding Post, Norfolk, Va. 
Major: — I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your communication, of 
the i6th inst., reporting concerning the riot at Norfolk, Va., on the occasion of the 
Negro celebration. 

The Commanding General approves the course pursued by vou, and the steps 
which you have taken to secure peace and quiet in the city. 

He directs me to say, that in reference to your future action, no precise instruc- 
tions can be given at present. Although Martial law still prevails in this Depart- 
ment, you are not held responsible for the behavior of any citizen. The good order 
of the city is primarily in charge of the Civil authorities and it is not expedient for 
the Military authorities to interfere, unless the Civil authorities are clearly unable to 
preserve order. If disturbances occur, or are, in your judgment, likely to occur, 
threatening violence to the Colored people, you will interfere to protect or suppress 
them. You will ascertain, if possible, the names of the parties who fired upon you 
and lodge the proper complaint with the Civil authorities, and if no action is taken 
by them, refer the names to these Head -Quarters. 

I am. Major, very respectfully, your obt. servant, 

ED. W. SMITH, 

Asst. Adj. General. 



NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, 

Mayor's Court, April 20, 1S66. 
Dear Sir: — I have the honor to acknowledge your communication of this date 
and I assure you it is the occasion of profound regret that there should have been 
any necessity for such communication. 

As soon as you informed me of the occurrence referred to, "I directed the efforts 
of my police towards a thorough investigation of the matter," and I assure you I 
will use all the means under my control to discover the offenders and bring them to 
the punishment they so richly deserve. 

At this present I cannot furnish you with the names of guilty parties. I beg 
you will commimicate the knowledge to which you allude. 

I have the honor to assure you of my consideration. Your obt. servant, 

THOMAS C. TABB, 
To Major Stanhope. Mayor of Norfolk City. 



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IIEAD-C^UARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY, 

Lexington, Kentucky, March 20, 1865. 
Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War. 

Sir: — I take pleasure in calling your attention to the services of Capt. P. W. 
Stanhope, 12th U. S. Infantry, commanding the 55th Kentucky Volunteers. 

He reported for duty in this Department, and took command of the 55lh Ky. 
Vols, early in October 1864, and lias been serving under my immediate notice from 
that date, up to the present time. 

I have always found him a very prompt, efficient and valuable officer. Upon be- 
ing ordered to join me at Cumberland Gap in November, 1864, he was placed in com- 
mand of all the troops then en-route to report to me, and accomplished this duty 
with great skill and success under serious difficulties. At the crossing of Clinch 
river ford, at Thornhill Gap, at Ilolston river, and at Rodgersville he behaved with 
marked gallantry and credit, and in his subsequent duties as commander of troops 
engaged in clearing the State of Kentucky from guerrilla bands he displayed great 
energy and untiring eftbrt, capturing many and driving others beyond the limits 
of his command, at a season of the year when it was considered nearly impossible to 
keep troops actively engaged in the field, owing to deep snows and intense cold. 

At the time the train from Cyjtvtlviana to LexingtoJi was attacked by guerrillas, 
he was a passenger and prominent in making the small train guard defend the lives of 
the passengers, and finally repel the attacJv and save the train and those passengers 
who had remained by his direction on the train. 

I have that knowledge of Colonel Stanhope as an officer, which warrants me in 
respectfully asking that his many acts of gallantry and ability as a commander of 
troops in battle and in the field may be recognized at the War Department by a suit- 
able Brevet, and consider him greatly deserving this reward for his services while 
under my command. S. G. BURBRIDGE, 

Major Gen. Com. 



HEAD-QUARTERS DEPARTMENT RENDEZVOUS, 

Elmira, N. Y. May 24, 1865. 
Special Order, No. 157. (Extract.) 

4. Brevet Major P. W. Stanhope, 12th U. S. Infantry, is hereby relieved from 
duty, at this Post as A. A. Inspector General, and will report for duty to the com- 
manding officer of his battalion at this Post, to enable him to proceed with his battal- 
ion to the Head-quarters of his Regiment. 

In relieving Major Stanhope, the Colonel Commanding desires to express his en- 
tire satisfaction at the manner in which he has performed his official duties while 
detached at these Head -quarters. By order of Col. J. R. Lewis. 

H. H. MOTT, Capt. and A. A. Genl. 
To Brevet Major P. W. Stanhope, Comd. 12th Inft. 



26 OFFICIAL PAPERS. 

I certify that on or about the 23rd of November 1864, 1 was ordered by Brigadier 
Genl. N. C. McClean to remain at Camp Nelson, Ky., and assist Col. Stanhope, 
there left in command of provisional brigade collected at Camp Nelson, Ky., to arm 
and equip all the forces, and forward them to General Burbridge in East Tennessee. 

That by order of Genl. McClean, Col. Stanhope was in command of all the 
forces collected there for that purpose, that he did arm and equip such as required 
arms and equipment and did take command of them, and inarch them to the front; 
I assisting him as an aid to that effect. 

M. T. HALL, 

Capt. 26th Ky., A. A. L G. 



TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 

June 4, 1866. 
Sir: — Messrs. J. S. Loomis, Assistant Special Agent of the Treasury Department, 
and E. R. Potter and S. H. Brown of R. L, visit Norfolk for the prosecution of in- 
quiries with a view to securing to Government, certain property rightfully belonging 
to it, said to be secreted in that vicinity. 

I will thank you to aftbrd them any aid or facilities that you properly can, which 
will enable them to carry out the objects of their mission, and especially to furnish 
any guard that may be necessary to protect any property of the character referred to 
that may be found. Very respectfully, 

H. Mcculloch, 

To Bvt. Maj. P. W. Stanhope, Comdg. &c., Norfolk, Va. Secy, of the Treasury. 



Washington, June 16, i866. 
Major: — At request of my triend. Col. J. S. Loomis, U. S. Treasury Agent at 
Richmond, Va., I have sent you the "Army Register" for 1865. Thinking it might 
be convenient for reference for your friends in the Naval Service, near your present 
station, I also send you the "Naval Register" for 1866, and will send you the Army 
Register for the present year, when 1 have received same from the Public Printer. 

Very respectfully, 

RICHARD YATES. 
Major P. W. Stanhopk, 12th U. S. Intantry, 

Commanding, &c., Norfolk, Va. 



HEAD-CJUARTERS MILITARY DISTRICT OF FORT MONROE, 

Fort Monroe, Va., August 16, 1866. 
Dear Colonel: — ^'our letters are at hand. I heartily appreciate your con- 
gratulations, and would be pleased to be associated with you in future, if possible. 



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When in ^\■ashington I learned that the appointments for field officers of colored 
Infantry had been decided upon, but that the others are still under consideration, and 
my advice would be for jou to file jour application at once. Hoping you will meet 
with success, I remain, Truly your friend, 

NELSON A. MILES, 

Major General. 
Col. P. W. Stanhope, 

Com'dg Post of Norfolk. \^a. 



Elm IRA, N. Y., October 9, 1866. 

Dear Colonel: — I have to acknowledge the receipt, by the hand of Captain 
Earle, of a cane, which shall be kept in my family, 1 assure you, as the gift of a brave 
officer, and as having historic associations. It will afford me pleasure to have it prop- 
erly mounted, and I beg you to send me an appropriate inscription indicating the ves- 
sels of whose timbers it was manufactured. 

We were in hopes, all of us, to have taken you by the hand before now, this 
summer; shall we not have that pleasure diu-ing the present delightful "Indian sum- 
mer.''" Yours respectfully, 

H. M. PARTRIDGE. 
To Col. P. W. Stanhope, U. S. A. 



WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, 

Washington, December i, 1866. 
Sir: — I have the honor to inclose to you, herewith, your Commission of Brevet 
Lieutenant Colonel, the receipt of which please acknowledge. 

I am. Sir, very respectfully, vour obedient servant, 

J. C. KELTON, 
Assistant Adjutant General. 
Brev't Lieut. Colonel P. W. Stanhope, U. S. A. 



IIEAD-QL'ARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, 

Washington, D. C, January 8, 1867. 
Special Orders, Xo. 6. (Extract.) 

3. In accordance with instructions from the War Department, A. G. O., dated 
Washington, January 5, 1867, a "Board of Officers" to consist of 

Brevet Major General H, E. Maynadier — ALijor, 12th U. S. Infantry; 

Brevet Lieutenant Colonel P. W. Stanhope — Captain, 12th U. S. Infantry; and 

1st Lieutenant Edward Hunter, 12th U. S. Infantrv. will convene at 10 o'clock. 



28 OFFICIAL PAPERS. 

A. M., Monday, the 14th of January, at Garrison Head-Qiiarters in this City, to ex- 
amine and report upon the qualifications for appointment as 2nd Lieutenant in the U. 
S. Armv of Private John R. Sullivan Company MI,' 4th U. S. Artillery. The ex- 
amination will be of a practical nature, and will be conducted so as to exhibit, as well 
the character of the soldier, his general intelligence, and his fitness for the position 
and duties of a Commissioned Officer, as his proficiency in the tactics, in adminis- 
tration and with regard to other necessary points on military knowledge. His mili- 
tary record will be fully considered, and he will present himself to the I^oard witli 
Surgeon's Certificate setting forth his physical qualification. 

By Command of Brevet Major General Ed. R. S. Canby, 

J. II. TAYLOR, 
Assistant Adjutant fjeneral. 
Bvt. Lieut. Col. P. W. St.\nhope, Captain, 12th U. S. Infantry, 

Through Head-Qiiarters, Garrison of Wasb.ington. 



No. 7. BowLixc; (jrkkn, X. ^'., May Ji, 18C17. 
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel P. \V. Stanhopk, 

Colonel: Will you do me the favor to stale what your recollection is of the at- 
tack and defense of the Post at the White House during my command there. 

Please state what available force I had, and the estimated strength of the enemy 
when the attack commenced and how long it lasted and what measures were adopted 
for the pre.servation of General Sheridan's supply-train; .vhether my Head-Qj_iarters 
were so located during the attack as to enal)le me to control the moyements of the 
troops; whether any orders were issued by me al any lime wliich confiicted with the 
instructions received from time to time from the Conmianding General. Perhaps it 
would be as well to state, what measures you adopted as Proyost Marshal, to secure 
the rebel prisoners turned over to \ou. and any other remarks vyjiicii you may deem 
pertinent to the case. 

With nuuli resjiecl, your obedient servant, 

J.J. ABERCROMBIK. 
Col. and Bvt. Brig, (ien U. S. A. 



W.NSHiNGi ON, May 28. 1S67. 
To THE Adjt. Gen. U. S. Army. 

General: — I desire to place upon recorii an acknowledgement of the seryices 
rendered by Capt. P. W. Stanhope, Bvt. Lieut. Col. C S. A. while serying under 
my command in the department of the Ohio, in 1862. 

When the command of Gen. E. K. Smith advanced into Kentucky and defeated 
the hastily collected forces under General Nelson at Richmond, there was scarcely an 
organized command in the State lo dispute his march upon Louisyiije or Cincinnati. 



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The Western States responded promptly to the call for men, hut as these were entirely 
raw and undisciplined and generally commanded by officers without experience, it be- 
came necessary to select competent men, without regard to rank, ibr temporary com- 
mand of the brigades into which they were organized. Amongst these officers was 
Capt. Stanhope, who was placed in command of a brigade and in which he was re- 
tained till after the rebel forces withdrew from the front of Cincinnati. 

During this time he exhibited great zeal and activity, and did much toward dis- 
ciplining and giving confidence to the excellent material constituting his brigade. 

His services could not be brilliant in this connection, as our forces were held 
strictly on the defensive, but they were of great value in bringing into shape the raw 
levies as they arrived, and for such he is deserving the acknowledgement of the Gov- 
ernment. I think he is well deserving of a Brevet for his services on that occasion 
and 1 shall be glad if it shall be conferred. 

I know nothing of his later services, personally, but I understand the\- were like" 
wise valuable. Very Respectfully, \o\.w ol^edient servant, 

H. G. WRIGHT, 

Bvt. Major (jeneral. 



No. 7. Bowling Greex, X. ^'., May 30, 1867. 
To Capt. P. W. Stanhope, Brvt. Lieut. Col. U. S. A. 

My Dear Colonel: — I take great pleasure in stating that you served on my 
staff during the Campaign on the Peninsula, and rendered me most efficient services 
while acting as Provost Marshal at Belle-Plain, Port Royal, and the White House, 
and especially at the latter place where, by your indefatigable exertions in removing 
General Sheridan's Supply-train across the Pamunkey and beyond the reach of the 
enemy's guns, you contributed in an eminent degree to its preservation, which of itself, 
independent of _\our other duties, should entitle \ 011 to great credit. 

^'ours Trulv, 

].]. ABERCROMBIE, 
Col. and Bvt. Brig. Gen., U. S. A. 



271 Vermont Avenue, Washington, D. C, June 16, 1S67. 
Bvt. Lieut. Col. P. W. Stanhope, Capt. 12th Infantry, 

Having requested a letter from me, relative to his services whilst under my com- 
mand, it affords me pleasure to state that I found him on all occasions, intelligent, 
energetic and efficient in the discharge of his duties. 

He behaved with marked gallantry and good conduct at the battle of "Gaines' 
Mills, on tlie 271)1 of June, 1S62, and was severely wounded, and taken prisoner, which 
was the last occasion when he served under mv observation. 

ROBERT BUCHANAN. 
Bvt. Major General, L'. S. A. 



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OFFICIAL PAPERS. 



Sa[nt Paul, Minn. August 19, 1867. 
To Lieut. Col. P. W. Stanhope, Capt. 12th U. S. Inft. 

Colon kl: — Your letter of June ytli has claimed m\' attention for some weeks, 
but I have just found time to answer it; duties permitting of no delay haying absorbed 
my time entirely. 

I hardly know how to write a letter to do justice to the gallant and dangerous 
service performed by the line officers like yourself. The limits of a letter will not 
permit a recapitulation of them all, and a partial one might be unfair by attaching 
undue importance to those named or convey an impression that they were all. 

I hope I may however yet live to put on record what I know of the deeds of the 
"Regulars," and voiu" own l)ra\e conduct on the W'eldon R. R. as well as elsewhere 
will not be left out when tliat is done. 'S'ou may rely upon \w\ intention to do it. 

Trulv Yours, (;. K. WARREN. 



DISTRIHUTION OF TROOPS SERNING IN DEPT. OK WASI IINCJTON. 

Septembp:k i, 1867. 
Brevet Major General W. 11. Emory, Colonel 5th U. S. Cavalry, Commanding; 
HEAD-C^IARTERS, WASHINGTON, I). C. 
STAFF OFFICERS: 
Bvt. Hrig. Gen. Joski'H Roberts, Lieut. Col. 4th I'. .S. Artillery, A. A. A G., 
A. A. I. Cj., Commissary of Musters and l)ischai-ge Officer. 

Bvt. Brig. Gen. J. M. McF'rrran, Deputy Qiiartermastcr General U. S. Army, 
Chief (^iiartermaster. 

Bvt. Col. GEORciE Bell. Connnissar\ of Subsistence, U. S. A. Chief Commissarv, 
Bvt. Col. L. A. EinvARDs, Surgeon I'. S. Army, Medical Director. 
Stations. Comm andinc; Oeeicer. Trooi'.s. 

->■ I Sedgwick Barracks. ^'ield Slatl-and Band. 5th 

" " l. S. Cav. and Detach- 

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Russell Barracks, 



Re\ nold's Barracks 



Posts. 
Fort Ml- Henry, Md.. 

Fori Washington, Md . 
Ff)rl Foolf, Mar\ land. 



Bvt. Lieut. Col. P. W. i2th Regiment U. S. Inf. 
S I Axwoi'E, Capt. 1 2th U. 
S. Inf. 

Capt. II. (> ARDN I'.R, 44th 44tli Regiment L'. S. Inf. 
L'. S. Inf. 

Brevet Brig. CJeneral H. llead-ciuarters and Com- 

BRfX)Ks. Col. 4th I'. S. panics "D."' and "1," 4th 

Artillery. L. S, Artillery. 

B\t.Col. JOHN Menden- Companies "A," and "M," 

iiAi.L,Ca"|).4th I'. S. Art . 4tli V. S. Artillery. 

Bvt, Lieut. Colonel M. P. Company "E," 4th C S. 

Miller, Captain 4th I'. Artillerv. 
S. Artillery. 
J. R0B1:RTS. I'.vt. Brig, (ien., C. S. A.. .\. A. A. (Jen. 



OFFICIAL PAPERS. 31 

HEAD-QITARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, 

Washington, J). C, October 4, 1867. 
Special Orders, No. 170. (Extract.) 

I. Brevet Lieutenant Colonel P. W. Stanhope. Captain 12th U. S. Infantry, 
having been assigned to the command of a Battalion of eight (8) Companies of his 
Regiment bj competent authority, will be furnished, under the terms of Paragraph II, 
General Orders No. 277, War Department, A. G. O., August 8, 1863, with one (i) 
horse, and the requisite horse equipments, by the Qiiartermaster Department, to be 
retained by him during his present assignment. 

By command of Brevet Major General W. H. Emory, 

J. H. TAYLOR, 
Brvt. Lt. Col. P. W. Stanhope, Assistant Adjutant General. 

Capt. I2th U. S. Inf., Commanding Russell Barracks. 
Through I lead -Quarters Garrison of Washington. 



HEAD-QLTARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, 

Washington, D. C, December 2, 1867. 
General U. S. Grant, Secretary of War, 

General: — I beg leave to refer you to the record of Bvt. Lt. Col. Stanhope. 
Captain of 12th U. S. Infantry, and the various testimonials with which he is fur- 
nished by his Commanders in the field, which are herewith inclosed, and to recom- 
mend that an additional Brevet be conferred on him. He is a very valuable and effi- 
cient officer, in the command, at this time, of eight companies of his Regiment, and 
the proposition to Brevet him at this time, to a Colonelcy, receives great weight, from 
the fact that one of the Captains of his Regiment, junior to him and now serving 
under his command, has just received that promotion. 

I have the honor to be your obedient servant, 

W. H. EMORY, 

' Bvt. Maj. Genl. Comdg. 



HEAD-QUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, 

Washington, D. C, December 27, 1867. 
Special Orders, No. 220. (Extract.) 

II. A General Court Martial is hereby appointed to convene at Reynold's Bar- 
racks, in this city, at 10 o'clock, A. M., on Thursday, January 2, 1868, or as soon 
thereafter as practicable, for the trial of Brevet Lieutenant Colonel P. W. Stanhope, 
Captain 12th U. S. Infantry. 

Detail for the Court: 
Major General James B. Ricketts, U. S. Army; 
Brevet Brigadier General H. Brooks, U. S. Army, Colonel 4th Artillery; 



32 OFFICIAL PAPERS. 

Brevet Brigadier General Geo. P. Buell, U. S. Army, Lt. Col. 29th Infantry, 
Brevet Colonel J. Mendenhall, U. 8. Army, Captain 4th Artillery; 
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel F. Beach, U. S. Arm}-, Captain 4th Artillery; 
Major Lyman Bissell, 29th U. S. Infantry; 
Major Frank 11. Lamed, U. S. Army; 

Brevet Lt. Col. A. J. McNett, U. S. Army, Captain 44th Inf., Judge Advocate. 
No other officers than those named can be assembled without manifest injury to 
the service. 

By command of Brevet Mnjor General W. II. F^mory. 

J. H. TAYLOR, 

Assistant Adjutant General. 



PLEA IN BAR. 

To the first specification of the ist charge, guilty, except the word "damned," but 
attach no criminality thereto. 

To the [St charge, not guilty. 

To the specification of the 2nd charge, I plead in bar as follows: 

The charges preferred against me, are two in number, each in violation of a 
separate Article of War, diflering totally the one from the other, constituting each a 
separate offense, and each bearing a separate penalt}'; whereas the act alleged to have 
been committed is but one. 

The speciticationG under each charge are identical, word for word. The first 
charge seems to declare a violation of the 6th Article of War. The second charge 
a violation of the g9th Article of War, while the act alleged to have been committed, 
as shown in the specification, i,s the same in both cases. 

It is impossible to plead to these unfortunate charges which s.'em to have been 
framed imder a vague hope that if one would not cover the ground, the other pos- 
sibly might. 

It is necessary for me, before I plead, to know precisely the offenses with w^hich 
I am charged, and each charge must be one, single, given in express words, and ex- 
plained by its own distinct and peculiar specifications. 

Therefore to the second charge and its specification I plead as above in bar of trial. 

P. W. STANHOPE, 
Capt. i2th U. ,S. Inf., Bvt. Lieut. Col. U. S. Army. 



PLEA IN DEFENSE. 

The Judge Advocate of this Court, in his answer to my plea in bar, charges me 
with disrespect to the General Commanding. 

May it please the Court, the charge is absurd. That it is so, I propose to show 
^v the tenor of my defense. 



OFFICIAL PAPERS. 33 

1 desire, lirst, to state that my plea \\\ bar of trial was no disrespect toward the 
Major General Commanding the Department. No officer can have a greater respect 
than I entertain for him. 

My plea in bar was made because it was necessary for me to know with what 
offense I was charged; under what Article of War I was arraigned. 

The additional charge, of the Judge Advocate of this Court, I denv; and, as I 
said before, my denial will be sustained by the tenor of my defense. 

The 99th Article of War expressly excludes trials under any case provided for 
in the preceding 98 Articles of War. The second charge is laid under the 99th 
Article of War. To that charge I plead not guilty, and to one of these charges, the 
last, a demurrer. 

I am at a loss to know, tVom the ruling of the Court, from which charge I shall 
defend myself, a violation of the 6th Article of War, or a violation of the 99th Arti- 
cle of War. 

The Court, in my opinion, should have ordered the Judge Advocate to select one 
of the two charges under which I should have been tried; this plea was made by me 
and overruled by the Court, but I was made to meet both charges, and specifications, 
the specifications being identical, word for word. 

At my own table I made use of part of the language set forth in the specifica- 
tion; neither Lieut. Col. Wallace, nor reviewing officer stated in the specifications was 
present, nor was it addressed to, or intended for them. 

Two otiijers of the 12th Infantry' were present, one seated at my side; neith- 
er understood my remarks to be addressed to Lieut. Col. Wallace; but one thought they 
were addressed to him, the other that they were addressed to a 2nd Lieutenant who was 
seat;d at the further end of the table, and that Lieut. Col. Wallace was in no way un- 
der consideration as the object of this conversation. One of these ofiicers stated to the 
other that he understood the remarks were intended for him, but was informed by the 
other that they were intended for 2nd Lieutenant, David G. Craigie, and no one else. 
This 2nd Lieut. David G. Craigie, \2th Infantry, reported this conversation to 
Lieut. Col. Wallace, and, upon his report, action -was taken .' 

My remarks were so vague that the ofiicers seated near me did not understand 
them to be at all a reflection on Lieut. Col. Wallace, but to be applicable, one to himself 
the other. to Lieut. Craigie; this fact I would have shown had I been allowed to do 
so, and am fully prepared to show it by witnesses. 

How, then, can these remarks, made by me, at my private table; so vague that 
one officer sitting near me did not consider applicable to Lieut. Col. Wallace, be consid- 
ered in the light of the charge preferred against me.'' "Comtemptuous and disre- 
spectful conduct, conduct to the prejudice of good order and Military discipline." 

On the contrary, my expressions were a compliment to the reviewing officer; 
inasmuch as they were simply a relation of the truth and facts in his case. 

The truth is the truth; and expression of it cannot be regarded as dereliction in 
any officer, or any case. 



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In this case I simply expressed the truth, it was a statement of an historical fact, 
and anv historical fact I have a right to express now, though it be about General 
Grant himself or General Townsend, the able Adjutant General of our Army, who did 
as much in the Cabinet as perhaps General Grant did in the field. 

What discredit, then attaches to Lieut. Col. Wallace for assisting General Towns- 
end, and how, then, can a simple relation of recorded facts which is all that is al- 
leged against me, and which I acknowledge to have made, be construed into a 
militar}- offense.'' 

When Lieut Col. Wallace, under orders from his superiors in authority, was imfor- 
tunatelv kept from his proper position in the field and filled a place, which his long 
experience fitted him for, and which no other available officer could fill at that time, 
I think, showed great moral courage in accepting this position instead of conuiiand- 
ing men in the field! 

My remarks said at the table, not in any way otficial. not supposed to be, report- 
able, though I have no objection to the report, simply stated a fact: how can the 
simple statement of it be construed into disrespect, or contempt, when, as I have 
shown above, the statement was a credit to the officer.' 

'riuicydides, (3rd Book.) truly says: "a man i>. not a soldier until he is willing to 
face the sneers of his coimirymen because he is ordered from tlie field ot battle 
to serve his country with his pen, and the exercise of his administrative abilities." 

He faces the sneers of I'.is countrymen, because he has abandoned tht- field b\ 
order, but does not leave the field of battle from his own free will! 

He leaves the, field of battle from a superior courage: that courage which alone 
enables him to meet the sneers of his countrymen: and whilst, if unchecked, would 
carrv him through battery after balter_\' of the eueinw 

This courage Lieut. Col. Wallace has sho-vii that he possessed. 
How, then, can a statement of this tact, so honorable to him, by an otficer who sim- 
ply made this statement, be considered as a slur on Lieut. Col. Wallace instead of 
praise of his conduct.' 

This conversation was held at a private mess-table. The officer who reported it, 
2nd Lieut. David G. Craigie, ''took notes 0/' it, and to my knowledge, made an official 
report of the same to Lieut. Col. Wallace! 

77iis report could only hai>e been given to Lieut. Col. M'allace by a spv on the 
private conversation of officers, held in their private quarters and at their private 
tables. 

Right or wrong as I may be, can tliis Court suiijiose. or will the\- support a jiri- 
vate espionage on the conversations of officers held in their private rooms.' 

Can we not express our opinions, as officers of the Army, about things which 
occur, without being subjected to a Court Marshal, though such expression ma\ be 
about a superior officer.' 

Are we not allowed a free expression of opinions in our pri\ate cjuarters, as citi- 
zens of the United States, for all officers are citizens.' 



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We are called upon by the War Department to study our profession; in that 
pursuit we are called upon to decide between the bad and the good; in every vSchool 
tor Artillery, Cavalry and Infantry, officers of the Army are called upon continually 
to express their opinions of the great Masters of War. 

Some officers are eminerit for gallantry in the field. Other officers, enually gal- 
lant, are compelled by |>roper authority to fight the battles of their country with 
the pen. 

Lieurenant Colonel Wallace was desirous of taking active service in the field, 
that T acknowledge, but he was prevented from pursuing the bent of his desire by 
ordeis from superior authority, I think, of course, that Lieutenant Colonel Wallace 
did right in olieying these orders from superior authority, and my statement at the 
breakfast-table, in private conversation, was simpl}- a statement of the facts in the 
case; a compliment rather than a slur to the reviewing officer. 
Very Respectfully your obedient servant, 

P. W. STANHOPE, 
Capt. i2th Inft., Bvt. Lieut. Col., U. S. A. 



G. C. M. 

Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Philip W. St.\nhope, U. S. Army, Captain, 12th 



Infantr\ 



IIEAD-CiyARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, 

Washington, D. C, January 9, 186S. 
General Orders, No. 3. 

I. Before a General Court Martial, of which Major General James B. Ricketts, 
U. S. Army, is President, convened at Reynold's Barracks, in this city, by virtue of 
Special Orders, No. 220, dated Head -quarters Department of Washington, Wash- 
ington, D. C, December 27, 1867, was arraigned and tried: — 

Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Philip W, Stanhope, U. S. Army, Captain, 12th 
Infantry, upon the following charges and specifications: 
Ch.\r(;e 1st. — "Contemptuous and disrespectful conduct towards his commanding 

otVicer."' 
Specification. — "In this; that he. Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Philip W. Stanhope, U. 
S. Armv, Captain in the 12th Infantry, and at the time commanding officer of 
Russell Barracks, Washington, D. C, did say in the officers mess-room at said 
barracks, in the presence and hearing of a number of officers of the Army, citi- 
zens and servants — retainers of the camp^-'I will have the whole proceedings of 
that Regimental Court published in pamphlet form and send a copy to every 
damned officer in the army," accompanied with a biographical sketch of all the 
parties concerned, commencing with the reviewing officer, illustrated, showing 



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him, while the war was raging, mounted on a stool, fighting turioiislv witii a 
quill,' or words to that effect; the said reviewing officer, Lieutenant Colonel 
George W. Wallace, 12th Infantry, being his regimental commander, This at 
Russell Barracks, Washington, D. C, on or about the ifith day of l^ecember, 
1S67." 

Charge 2nd. — ''Conduct to the prejudice of good order and militar\- discipline." 

Specification. — "In this; that he, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Philip W. Stanhope, 
U. S. Army, Captain in the 12th Infantry, and at the time commanding officer 
of Russell Barracks, Washington, D. C, did say in the officers' mess-room, in 
the presence and hearing of a number of the officers of the army, citizens and 
servants — retainers of the camp, — 'I will have the whole proceedings of that 
Regimental Court published in pamphlet form and send a cop}' to every damned 
officer in the armj, accompanied with a biographical sketch of all the parties 
concerned, commencing with the reviewing officer, showing him, w hilc the war 
was raging, mounted on a stool, fighting furiously with a quill,' or words to that 
effect; the said reviewing officer. Lieutenant Colonel George vV. Wallace, 12th 
Infantry, being his regimental commander. This at Russell Barraiks, W'ashing- 
ton. D. C, on or about the 16th day of December, 1S67." 

Plea: 'I'o the Specification to ist Charge, '"Guilt \, except 

the word 'damned,' but attach no criniinalilv thereto," 

To the 1st Charge, "Not (hiilty." 

To the Specification to 2nd Charge, ''(iuilty, except 

the word 'damned," but attach no criir.inalitv thereto," 

To the 2nd Charge, "Not Guilty. "» 

Finding: Of the Specification to ist Charge, "(juilty except 
t'ne word 'damned,' and of this excepted word ««/ guilty;" 

Of the 1st Charge, "Guilty;" 

Of the Specification to 2nd Charge, "CJuilty except 
the word 'damned," auti of this excepted word wo/guiltv;" 

Of the 2nd Chargk, "(niilty."' 

"And the Court does, theretbre. sentence him. Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Philip 
W. Stanhope, U. S. Army, Captain. 12th U. S. Infantr\-, to be suspended from rank, 
pay proper and command tor the period of four (4) months, and to be confined to 
the limits of his nost or station tbi- the same period."" 

II. The proceedings, findings and sentence in the foregoing case of Brevet Lieu- 
tenant Col. Philip W. Stanhope, U. S. Army, Captain, 12th Infantry, are approved and 
confirmed. The sentence will be carried into efl'ect, except so much of if as directs 
the stoppage of pay proper tor four (4) months, — which is hereby reiiiitted. 

III. The General Court Martial, con\ened In- \irtueof Special ()rlier^, Nt). 220, 



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December 27, 1S67, from these Head-Qiiarters, of which Major General James B. 
Ricketts, U. S. Army, is President, is hereby' dissolved. 
Bj' command of Brevet Major General W. II. Emory, 

J. H. TAYLOR, 

Assistant Adjutant General. 

Note. — Subsequently an order from same Ilead-C^iarters directed Col. Stan- 
hope to proceed to his home and remain there for the four months, practically giving 
him a leave of absence for that period, without loss of paj' or emoluments. The in- 
ference is that the military authorities did not consider his crime verj' heinous, or 
this leave could not have been granted to him. 



G. C. M. O. 

Brevet Lieutenant Colonel P. W. Stanhope, Captain, 12th U. S. Infantry 



HEAD-QJL' ARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, 

Washington, D. C, June 27, 1S68. 
General Orders, No. 37. 

I. Before a General Court Martial which convened at Reynold's Barracks in 
this city, pursuant to Special Orders No. 94, from these Ilead-Quiarters, dated June 
13, 186S, and of which Brevet Major General William H. French, Lieutenant Colo- 
nel, 2nd U. S. Artillery, is President, was arraigned and tried: — 

Brevet Lieutenant Colonel P. W. Stanhope, Captain, 12th U. S. Infantry, up- 
on the following charge and specification : 
Charge — "Disobedience of orders." 

Specification — "In this; that he. Captain P. W. Stanhope, 12th Infantry, Brevet 
Lieutenant Colonel, U. S. A., did, in violation of orders — of which the follow- 
ing is a copy, viz., 

HeAD-Q^L ARTERS, I2TH U. S. INFANTRY, 

Russell Barracks, Washington, D. C, December 20, 1S67. 
Regimental Orders, No. 175. (Extract.) 

I. Hereafter, when ofticers in command of detachments believe the welfare of 
their commands demands the transfer of officers to command companies temporarily 
(save and except on parades and drills where companies are without a commissioned 
officer,) application must be submitted to these head-quarters, for the action of the 
regimental commander. 

By order of Lieutenant Colonel Wallace, 

D.J. CRAGIE, 
2nd Lieut. 12th Inft., Bvt. Capt., U. S. A., 

Adjutant. 



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— wrongfully issue the following order, viz., 

HeAD-Ql ARTERS, RuSSELL BARRACKS, 

Washington, D. C, May 22, 1S6S. 
Orders, No. 78. (Extract.) 

2. First Lieutenant J. H. May, 12th Infantry, Brevet Captain U. S. A., is here- 
by relieved from duty with Company E, 12th Infantrj', and temporarily attached to 
Company H, 12th Infantry. He will receipt to 2nd Lieutenant James Halloran, 12th 
Infantry, for all company property, company fund and company fund books. 

3. Second Lieutenant James Halloran, Company II, 12th Infantry, will turn 
over all public property of Company H. 12th Infantry, together with the company 
fund and company fund books, to ist Lieutenant J. H. May, 12th Infantry, Brevet 
Captain U. S. A., taking proper receipts for the same. 

By order of Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Stanhope, 

J. H. HURST, 
2nd Lieut., 12th U. S. Infantry, 

Post Adjutant. 

"This at Russell Barracks, Washington, D. C, on or about May 22, 186S." 

To whicli charge and specification the accused. Brevet Lieutenant Colonel P. W. 
Stanhope, Captain, T2th l\ S. Infantry, pleaded 

"Not guilty." 

'•The court * * * having maturely considered the evidence adduced, finds the 
accused, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel P. W. Stanhope, Captain, 12th U. S. Infantry, 
as follows: 

Of the Specification, — The Court finds th^ facts set forth in the specification to the 
charge of 'disobedience of orders,' but as no criminal intent is shown in the evi- 
dence, and Post Orders No. 78 appearing to have been issued for the good of 
the service and without previous knowledge of the existence of Regimental Or- 
ders No. 175, it attaches no criminality thereto; 

Of the Charge, — Not guilty. 

"And the Court does, therefore, acquit him, l?re\'et Lieutenant Colonel P. W. 
Stanhope, Captain, 12th U. S. Infantry." 

2. The proceedings, findings, and acquittal oi the accused, in the foregoing case 
of Brevet Lieutenant Colonel P. W Stanhope, Captain, 12th U. S. Infantry, are ap- 
proved He will be released from arrest, and resfume his sword. 
By command of Brevet Major General W. II. Emory, 

J. H. TAYLOR, 

Assistant Adjutant General. 



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San Francisco, January 31, 1870. 
Col. P. W. Stanhope, 

Dear Colonel: — In a conversation with General Ord, a few days since, he au- 
thorized me to inform you that he would have you assigned to a post where you could 
have the benefit of your rank, as soon as it could be done. When I spoke to him 
last summer, after returning from your post, he thought he would assign you to Camp 
Bidwell, but circumstances made it necessary to send a Cavalrj- Company' there, and 
this, I suppose, determined liim not to change you. I would suggest your addressing 
him an official communication on the subject, to reach him about two inonths hence, 
which will be about the time he will retiu-n from Arizona. 

I am confident that General Ord is disposed to give oflicers the benefit of their 
rank, especially when they are known to be efticient, and hoping vou will receive the 
benefit of yours, I remain, Truly yours, ROGER JONES. 



HEAD-QL'ARTERS OF THE ARMY. 
Adjutant General's Office. Washington, Februarv s< 1870. 
General Orders. No. 15. 

1. Under the provisions of the Act approved January 21. 1870, (General Orders 
No. 9,) all retired officers who have been assigned to duty will be considered as re- 
lieved from such assignment on the iist instant, and will proceed to such homes as 
the-, may elect. 

2. Retired officers detailed as Professors at Colleges (under t!ie act of July 28, 
1866, section 26,) will be considered us relieved from the detail, but tbey are at liberty 
to remain at tiie Colleges, if the\ desiie, under any private arrangement with the 
authorities thereof 

3. It is under-tood tliat retired officers may entei" upon any private business; that 
they iiave a right to change their place of residence, or travel at their own pleasure, 
without further authority, except to leave the L'nited States to go beyond .sea (Para- 
graph 183, Regulations of 1S63;) and that, unless specially exempted, they should re- 
port llieir address monthly to the Adjutant General. 

4. In thus performing a viuty which the law imposes, the Secretary of War and 
General of the Army take occasion to express their regret that, in the natural course 
of things, the long continuance of most taitlifiil de\otion to duty on the part of the 
officers concerned must at last terminate. Doubtless in most, if not in all cases, a 
respite from unceasing toil and responsibility will be grateful, if not necessary, com- 
ing as it does in this involuntary form, and without a possibility of implied reproach. 
The best wishes of the Government for their future comfort and happiness follow 
these veterans, and those who have preceded them in retirement from all service, to 
the homes of their choice. By command of General Shennan, 

E. D. TOWNSEND, 

Adjutant General. 
Major Stanhope, L'. S. A.. (Relieved.) Through A. C. and P. Branch. 



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Washington, D. C, March 26, 1870. 
Dear Captain: — Yours of March 13th is just received. I have enclosed it to 
the Secretary of the Interior and have endorsed jou to him as every way worthy of 
his confidence. Very Truly Yours, 

J. A. GARFIELD. 
Capt. P. \V. Stanhope, 

Camp Gaston, California. 



Gold Bluffs, California, May 4, 1870. 
Col. P. W. Stanhope, 

Camp Gaston, California. 
Sir: — ^'ours of April 25, came to hand in due time, and I hasten to reply to it. 
It will be conferring a pleasure if I can in any manner reinunerate 3'ou for past 
assistance and services. 

At present I have not time to see all the persons whom you so ably saved from 
immediate death and destruction of property by your prompt and decisive action; but 
if it is necessary I will write out a statement of the facts at that time and have them 
to sign it, and, if called upon, corroborate our signatures with our oaths. 

If you should need me, or all hands, or a statement, at Hoopah, send word; we 
will assist you to the best of our abilities, for we are under lasting obligations to you. 

Respectfully Yours, 

JOHN SANDRIDGE. 



Copy of Endorsement on statements of disqualifications in the case of Captain 
Philip W . Stanhope, 12th Infantry, forwarded by Colonel O. B. Wilcox, 12th Inft. 

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA, 

San Francisco, Cal., September 15, 1870. 
Respectfully returned for reconsideration. From the action at Washington in 
other cases, it is probable this case would be sent before the Examining Board, and the 
whole matter should be carefully prepared before hand. Statements and vague ac- 
counts of enlisted men, unsupported by 'evidence of unprejudiced persons would 
not suffice. 

By command ot General Ord. 

SAMUEL BRECK, 

Asst. Adit. Genl. 



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Colonel O. B. Wilcox, acknowledges receipt of a telegram from A. G. O., October 
25, 1870, submits a list of officers not serving in this Department, but who are in the Di- 
vision of the Pacific, and recommends their transfer to the list of Supernumeraries. 

[Copy of Endorsement thereon.] 
HEAD-QUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA, 

San Francisco, October 31, 1S70. 
Respectfully forwarded. These officers are not serving in my Department. 
Captain Stanhope did so serve up to and after the term at which I was called on for 
the names of officers who might probably be examined under the recent law, as unfit 
or unable to serve. I consider him a good officer; his war-record and wounds show 
great gallantry in the field. 

E. O. C. ORD, 
Brig., and Bvt. Major Gen. Comd. 
Samuel Breck, A. A. G. 



Colonel O. B. Wilcox, 12th Infantry forwards papers in Captain Stanhope's case. 
[Endorsement thereof.] 
HEAD-QUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA, 

San Francisco, November S, 1S70. 

Respectfully forwarded. Case of Captain P. W. Stanhope, Brevet Lieutenant 
Colonel. General Wilcox forwards papers to substantiate recommendation. This 
officer's case with part of these papers, came before me some time since, and after exam - 
ining the accounts of Company tailor and laundress, I returned the papers to General 
Wilcox, who then did not consider the case one which under the law called for action, 
other officers corroborated Captain Stanhope's statement and the officers named by 
General Wilcox, as witnesses, who are serving in this Department, are in my opinion, 
after investigation, governed more by feeling, than a desire to benefit the service. 
There is at the same time, so much alleged against this officer, that I think in justice 
to all concerned, his case should be brought before the Board authorized to examine offi- 
cers, whose alleged unfitness may be due to other causes than injuries received in servi- 
ce. As I before stated, he has been wounded and has a good war-record. 

Samuel Breck, A. A. G. 

E. O. C. ORD, 
Brig., and Bvt. Maj. Gen. Comdg. 
I certify that the foregoing are true copies from the files of the Adjutant General's 
office, Head-Qiiarters Department of California. 

HUGH S. BROWN, 
ist Lieut., t2th Inft., A. D. C. 

Note: — The papers were sent on to Washington, hy Colonel Wilcox, without 
his allowing me a defense, or to be heard, in fact it is stated that he delayed final re- 
port until it was impossible for me to have had time to defeat his purpose. I was cred- 



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iblj informed, after my muster out that he had announced it to have been his purpose 
to delay until it would be too late for me to act. Comment on such an act is quite 
unnecessary, because none knew better than he, the utter falsity of the statements 
and the contemptible animus of the conspirators — and that he himself had in my 
presence questioned the sanity of the leader of tlie disreputable gang. 



San Francisco, November 9, 1S70. 
Col. P. W. Stanhope, 

Fort Yuma, 
Dear Friend: — With pleasure I acknowledge your letter of the 3i-d, ultimo, 
and am glad to hear of your safe arrival at your future home for a time at least. I trust 
that you will find it a more pleasant one to yourself than Camp Gaston, at least 
where vou are now, you are freed from petty jealousies and annoyances. 

I have collected your Pay Roll for October, and sold Greenbacks at 90 cents, 
leaving a balance of $48.50, in coin which is credited on your note. If I can possi- 
bly get away during this winter, I shall pay you a visit. 
Excuse this short epistle. Next time more. 

Remain your friend, 

J. GREENERAUM. 



Alcatraz Island, Cal., January 10, 1871. 
Brigadier General E. O. C. Ord, 

Commanding Department of California, 

San Francisco, Cal. 

Dear Sir: — Knowing jour kindly feeling toward Captain Philip W. Stanhope, 
late I2th Infantry, and Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, U. S. A., I take the liberty of say- 
ing a few words in his behalf", with the hope that something may yet be done to right, 
what I cannot help but consider a great though unintentional wrong done him by the 
provision of General Orders No. i, Head-Qiiarters of the Army, Washington, D. 
C, January 2, 1S71. 

My acquaintance with Captain Stanhope commenced in 1S62, and I saw con- 
siderable of him during the Peninsula Campaign of the Army of the Potomac, and 
always found him a high toned, pleasant gentleman and officer, with the reputation of 
being an excellent soldier. 

Of Captain Stanhope's moral character, or the reports sent to Washington that 
caused his discharge from the Army, I know nothing, but if they are no more relia- 
ble, than the one so diligently circulated some time since, that he had deserted and 
failed to support his wife, I should want to give them a very thorough investigation 
before believing any part thereof, as this report has been proven to me to be utterly 
false, by letters from Mrs. Stanhope to the Captain, several of which I have seen, 



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in which she speaks in the most aftectionate manner, and acknowledges the receipt 
of different sums of money, in all fully equal to half of his salary. 

During the battles of "Mechanicsville" and "Gaines' Mill" Major (now Colonel) 
H. B. Clitz, was in command of the 12th Infantry, and Stanhope the Senior Captain 
unwounded. In the latter fight Clitz was very seriously wounded; Captain Stanhope 
took command, but in a short time he too was wounded, and left upon the field for dead, 
where he remained until the following day, when he was removed by the Rebels to 
Richmond, and after a long time, lingering between life and death, he so far recover- 
ed as to be exchanged, and again (as I am led to believe though I know nothing of 
it personally) did good service in the Western Army, and in the Army of the Potomac. 

Although Captain Stanhope so far recovered as to perform duty, he never has 
been, or can be, a sound man, and is, in my opinion, unfit for active service, and should 
have been retired; one of his arms having been so badly shattered, that it is almost 
useless, while he suffers almost continually from the effects of his wound, causing 
paralysis in his side. 

If under the circumstances Captain Stanhope's temper is uneven, or he should 
speak harshly to officers or enlisted men, I think he might often be excused, for he 
has at least earned the right to be eccentric. I feel myself more particularly called 
upon to speak in behalf of Captain Stanhope, because at the time the Court- Martial 
was ordered at Camp Gaston, California, for his trial, on charges perferred by Major 
Mizner, 12th Infantry, it was owing I believe to my advice, that he decided to let the 
matter rest after these charges were withdrawn, and this after T had seen official pa- 
pers sufficient to satisfy me that had he been tried, not one of the allegations against 
him could have been sustained, and that he would have been honorably acquitted by 
the Court. 

Hoping that something may yet be done for an officer, who, I think, should be 
retired on the full rank of the command he held when he fell on the field of battle, 
I am very respectfully your obedient servant, 

J. M. ROBERTSON, 
Captain 2nd Artillery, Bvt. Brig. Gen., U. S. Army. 



Fort Yuma, Cal., February 11, 1S71. 
My Dear Colonel: — I take this liberty before parting with you of expressing 
my many thanks for the uniform courtesy you have extended to me, as a Commanding 
officer, and gentleman. 

Our association, though brief, has been marked throughout with a pleasantness 
which I cannot do you a greater honor than to wish it may follow you through all 
your after relations in life. 

I ain. Colonel, most respectfully your obedient servant, 

JOHN J. CLAGUE, 
To Col. P. W. Stanhope. 2nd Lieut., 12th Inf. 



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Arizona City, February ii, 1871. 
Dear Sir: — This will be presented to you by Colonel P. W. Stanhope, 12th 
U. S. Infantry, who has been stationed at Fort Yuma for several months past, re- 
lieving Major Parker of the command. 

He goes to Washington regarding his having been mustered out by late orders, 
or congressional action, and says it has been done entirely through personal malice of 
certain officers, who took advantage of their position to injure him. He desires to 
re-open the case and have justice done him and I take the liberty of asking you to 
work in concert with his other influential friends to the end that full justice be done. 
Since my acquaintance with him I can testify to his good habits, being entirely tem- 
perate, &c., &c. I have the honor to remain, Yours respectfully, 

J. M. BARNY. 
Hon. R. C. McCoRMiCK, 

Washington, D. C. 



HEAD-QUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA, 

San Francisco, March 5. 1S71. 
Gen. E. D. Townsend, Adjutant General, 

Sir: — I have the honor to enclose, per hand of applicant, copies of letters from 
Bvt. Brig. Gen. Robertson, and Ast. Surgeon Bentley, U. S. A., also copies of my 
endorsements on the allegations, fs. Captain P. W. Stanhope late of 12th Infantry. 

I still think his case was prejudiced by personal feelings on the part of the offi- 
cers who originated the charge, and that Captain Stanhope should at least be heard 
in his defense. 

I came to the conclusion after a personal investigation (into similar charges) at 
the Post of Captain Stanhope, and while a guest in the house of Major Mizner his 
prosecutor. I am, sir, respectfully your obedient servant, 

E. O. C. ORD, 
Brig. Gen. Comdg. 



Point San Jose, Cal., March 6, 1S71. 
Brig. Gen. E. O. C. Ord, 

Commanding Dept. of California, 
General: — I have the honor to state that I was Post Surgeon at Russell Bar- 
racks, Washington, D. C, from the spring of i866, until the post was broken up in 
1869. During this period Bvt. Lieut. Col. P. W. Stanhope, U. S. A., was com- 
manding officer for nearly two years. My relations with him officially and socially, 
from my present recollection, were always of the most amiable and pleasant character. 
I knew Col. Stanhope at Libby Prison, Richmond, Va., in 1862. I found him suffer- 
ing from gun-shot wound of the elbow joint, from the effects of which he nearly lost 



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45 



his life. At Russell Barracks he was afterwards under my professional care. He 
suffered extremely from piles. The liver, kidneys, and bowels were at times affected 
the result of miasma to which he had been exposed during the war. 

Very respectfully your obedient servant, 

EDWIN BENTLEY, 
Capt. and Asst., Surgeon, Post Surgeon. 



Drum Barrcks, California, March 9, 1871. 
P. W. Stanhope, 

My Dear Sir: — In reply to your letter of the 6th, I take pleasure in saying 
that I inspected the post of which you had commanded last October, and found it 
all that could be desired and if this statement can be of any service to you I should 
be verj' glad to know it, and am, Very truly and respectfully, 

GEORGE STONEMAN, 
Col. Comdg. Dept., of Arizona. 



Presidio of San Francisco, March 13, 1871. 
Captain P. W. Stanhope, 

Cincinnati, O. 
Dear Sir: — I regret not seeing you before you left this Coast to express my 
sincere regards for your misfortune. I do feel when the United States loses your 
service as a U. S. Officer, that the Country is deprived of one of its most faithful 
subjects. I know you have many enemies, but they are of a class of men who are 
ever ready to shirk their duty. I have served with you and under you and take 
pleasure in* recalling the many happy moments. We never had any trouble because 
we both did our duty, and I have always said, and you are at liberty to use mv name 
in saying, that an officer who is willing to do his duty will ever find it pleasant to 
serve under you. Truly yours, 

J. H. LORD, 
Regimental Quarter- Master, 2nd Art. 



Fort Hall, Idaho, April 9, 1871. 
Dear Colonel: — Replying to your note of March 25, I deem it but a simple 
act of justice to say, that during my period of service under your command I was 
treated with every courtesy and kindness both socially and officially on all occasions. 

Very truly yours, 

J. E. PUTNAM, 
Colonel P. W. Stanhope, Captain 12th Infantry. 

Cincinnati, Ohio. 



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Fort Yuma, California, May 17, 1871. 
P. W. Stanhope, Late Captain, 

U. S. I2th Infantry. 
Sir: — My acquaintance with you first began in the month of September, iS66, 
at Washington City, D. C, when you were exercising the command of the ist Bat- 
taUon, I2th Infantry and Camp Augur, since which time, up to the date of your mus- 
ter out of service, you had several important commands, the last being that of this post. 
During all of the time we were together on duty in Washington City you had 
your friends as well as enemies. For myself, individually, I never had any cause of 
complaint in doing duty under you and believe others could perform their duties under 
you without complaint, as I found you to be a thorough-going soldier and prone to 
have others do their duty. Very respectfully your obedient servant, 

JOHN L. VIVEN. 
ist Lieut. i2th Inft., Bvt. Capt., U. S. A., Late R. Q, M., and Act. Adjt. 



Camp Independence, California, May 19, 1871. 
Dear Colonel: — In reply to your letter of March 27, 1871, it is with pleasure 
that I can state that I served under your command, from August, 1866 to December, 
1867; the last six months as your Adjutant, when you commanded at Russell Bar- 
racks, Washington, D. C, and during all of that time our relations were of the very 
pleasantest. At no time did I find any difliculty in maintaining such relations. I 
can freely say that I have never served with a more pleasant Commanding Ofiicer. 
With much respect, your obedient servant, 

W. E. DOVE, 

ist Lieut. I2th Inft. 



San Diego, California. 
Dear Colonel: — We reached here all right, this morning, but nearly froze 
during the two nights of the trip. Met the other detachment near New River. I 
can't find out any thing about that carbine here, and I think the best way will be to 
charge it to Crooks at once. Reed and myself both desire to thank you again for 
your kindness to us. Captain Craig, also, sends his compliments. Morrow, Pay- 
master, is expected in to-morrow's steamer. No other news that I can learn. 

Yours trul}', 

C. E. KILBOURNE, 

2nd Lieut. 2nd Arty. 



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Washington, D. C, November 25, 1S71. 
Capt. P. W. Stanhope, 

Springfield, Ohio. 
Dear Sir: — Yours of the 22nd inst. is received. I scarcely know what course 
to take to serve you, in your present situation. The application, made by me last 
jear, was refused by the Secretary of War, and the case was laid before the Presi- 
dent, bringing no different result. 

Perhaps the course which you now suggest, being different in form, can result 
successfully. You had better consult with Mr. Shellabarger, before he leaves home, 
and probably you had better make a special application, such as you speak of, to be 
appointed as 2nd Lieutenant for the purpose of going before the Retiring Board. I 
shall cheerfully do all I can for you, though success appears doubtful in view of the 
decision already made. Very truly vours, 

J. A. GARFIELD. 



DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, PENSION OFFICE, 

Washington, D. C, January 6, 1S75. 
Sir: — You are hereby notified that your claim for pension, No. 126,752, has been 
allowed at $20.00 per month, commencing 7th of October, 1874, P^vable at the Pen- 
sion Agency in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Your pension certificate has been issued and sent to the Pension Agent at the 
same place, who will forward to you. upon receipt thereof, and quarterly thereafter, 
proper vouchers for paj'ment thereupon. The note indorsed upon said vouchers will 
explain when and how they shall be executed by you, and how the payment thereupon 
will be made. 

The fee to be paid your attorney for the prosecution of your claim is .'jiio.oo and 
no more, and the same will be deducted from first payment by Pension Agent. 

J. H. BAKER, 

Commissioner. 
To Philip W. Stanhope. 



HEAD-QLTARTERS OFTHE ARMY, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE 

Washington, February 27, 1877. 
Captain P. W. Stanhope, 

Late of the 12th Infantry, 

Care of General Charles Ewing, 

Washington, D. C. 
Sir: — Referring to 3'our letter of the i6th instant, requesting a copy of the re- 
port which led to your muster out of service, you are respectfully informed that un- 



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der date of March 23, 1S69, your regimental commander reported jou as a proper 
subject to be placed on awaiting orders; that you were "a mischievous and insubordi- 
nate officer," and had been tried and found guilty by a General Court-Martial of con- 
temptuous and disrespectful conduct to your commanding officer, &c. In 1S70 he 
again reported you as unfit for the proper discharge of your duties; that you were 
ungentlemanly and unofficer-like in your conduct, that you were then detached from 
your company on account of difficulties with your Post Commander, who had pre- 
ferred charges and specifications against you; that you were indebted to the com- 
pany tailor and laundress, and, further, that you had passed yourself "as an unmar- 
ried man, to the injury of a young lady in Washington," that you made "false 
reports," &c. 

The foregoing record and reports led to your transfer to the list of supernumer- 
aries, and honorable discharge, under Section 12, Act of July 15, 1870, in pursuance 
of the plan adopted by the General of the Army and Secretary of War to retain in 
service, as far as possible, only those officers whose records were clear. 
Very respectfully your obedient servant, 

E. D. TOWNSEND, 

Adjutant General. 

Note: — After some six years endeavor to ascertain cause for this muster out 
this reply was received. Now, the officer who encumbered my record with Courts- 
Martial did so designedly, and for the express purpose of being able to cite these very 
charges to my injury in the future. The letters of Gen. Robertson to Gen. Ord, and 
the latter's indorsements, show conclusively what Mizner's withdrawn charges 
amounted to. In these, had they been tried, all the questions cited by the Adjutant 
General's letter above would have been disposed of by the Court and very much to 
the confusion of said Mizner; and probably would have led to his punishment for pre- 
suming to impose upon the service such falsehoods. 

The above letter is based on the reports emanating from and duly fostered and 
nursed by Wallace and Mizner. My record as a soldier and gentleman, ^v/V// soldiers 
and gentleman is not comparable to theirs, I am Pharisee enough to "thank God I 
am not like" either of these or "other men" of their class. 



MADISON BARRACKS, 

Sacket's Harbor, N. Y., December 12, 1877. 
My Dear Stanhope: — I have just received your letter of the 4th and am glad 
to learn that you have some prospects of redress. If you think I can be of any ser- 
vice to you, and get me ordered to Washington, I shall come with a great deal of 
pleasure. Mrs. Robertson desires to be remembered. Yours trulv, 

J. M. ROBERTSON. 

Brevet Brigadier General. 



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Providence, R. I., January 4, 1878. 
My Dear Colonel: — You may rely upon my support of your interests. What 
the committee will do I cannot say. 

I will upon my return to Washington do what I can in the matter. With best 
regards I remain, Very truly yours, 

A. E. BURNSIDE. 
To Col. Stanhope. 



HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 

Washington, D. C, June 5, 1S78. 
Capt. P. \V. Stanhope, 

My Dear Sir: — It will give me great pleasure to comply with your request con- 
tained in yours of the 3rd instant. 

I will, to-d.iy, see some of the members of the Military Committee of the Senate 
and urge prompt action on your bill, and of course favorable action. 

Yours most truly, 

J. WARREN KEIFER. 



Washington, D. C, April 19, 1879. 
My Dear Major: — Your nomination as Major went to the Senate yesterday. 
I will press an early confirmation. Perhaps you had better write to General Burn- 
side, and other of your friends, if you feel like it, although I think it is hardly nec- 
essary. I congratulate you sincerely. Merit will win in the end; the chickens come 
home to roost to evil doers. I think I know your history well and shall be able to 
set you all right if attempts are made to malign you in any way. I don't think it 
will be necessary for me to vindicate you before the Secretary of War, as suggested 
in your letter received this morning, but, should it become necessary, I will not be 
slack in discharge of my duty to a faithful and brave officer, that you may rely on. 
This morning finds me in the midst of several engagements. 

Most respectfully, 

R. P. LOWE. 



UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER, 

Washington, D. C. May 4, 1879. 
My Dear Major: — It is not proper for me to say anything of the nature of the 
action of the committee until it is made public in the regular way. I may say, how- 



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ever, that I agree with the view you take of jour case, and further, that I do not 
think jou are in any danger of a failure of confirmation. It will give me great 
pleasure to try to hasten it. Very truly your friend, 

A. E. BURNSIDE. 
To Col. P. W. Stanhope. 



COMMITTEE WAYS AND MEANS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 

Washington, D. C, May 27, 1879. 

My Dear Colonel: — Your favor is received. I have regretted that it was not 
possible to hasten the confirmation of your promotion, but it got entangled in the 
committee with the others and it was difficult to get a report. Finally, however, the 
committee reported in favor of yours, but against the others. The Senate, neverthe- 
less, confirmed all. 

I shall send you a few copies of my speech in the House, and at Tammany 
Hall, and ask you to send them to your friends. Yours truly, 

J. G. CARLISLE. 
Col. P. W. Stanhope. 



Shakopee, July 25, 1S79. 
Col. P. W. Stanhope, 

Cincinnati, 
My Dear Colonel: — Yours of the 2iid inst. received. I should have ac- 
knowledged receipt sooner but have been absent from home. I am pleased to 
learn that you are well and that you have succeeded in being re-instated. The fact 
is you never should have been mustered out, or dropped from the rolls, but once out 
you will know how hard it is to get re-instated. I most certainly would be pleased 
to see you, and hope to have the pleasure of doing so at no distant day. Remember 
m.e to Captain Kinney. I am, very truly, 

H. B. STRAIT. 



PRINTER'S No. i960. 

45th Congress, 2nd Session. H. R. 1901. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 

December 5, 1877. 
Read twice, referred to the Committee on Military Atfairs, and ordered to be printed. 
Mr. Carlisle, by unamimous consent, introduced the following bill: 

A BILL 

For the relief of Philip W. Stanhope. 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the U?iited States 

0/ America in Congress assembled, that Philip W. Stanhope, late captain of the 

Twelfth United States Infantrv and brevet lieutenant-colonel of the United States 



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Army having been placed upon the list of supernumeraries, from which he was 
mustered under the mistake of groundless charges as the superinducing cause there- 
of be and he is hereby, restored to his proper rank and promotion m the Army with 
dii^ections to the Secretary of War, on account of his disabilities incurred m the hne 
of duty to place him on the retired list, without regard to the limit as to numbers 
heretofore fixed by law; and that the Secretary of the Treasury, out of any money 
in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, shall pay to him his pay and emoluments 
as if his service had been continuous from the date of his muster-out, less the one 
year extra pay. 

SENATE. Report No. 649. 



45th Congress, 3rd Session. 



IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. 
January 28, 1879.— Ordered to be printed. 
Mr. Spencer, from the Committee on Military Affairs, submitted the following 

REPORT: 
[To accompany bill H. R. 1901.] 
The Committee on Military Affairs, to '^'hom zvas referred the bill (H. R. 1901) for 
the relief of Philip W. Stanhofe, have had the same under consideration, and 
submit the folio-wing report: 

This officer was a captain in the Twelfth United States Infantry, and was placed 
upon the list of supernumeraries and musterd out under provisions of the act ot July 
I c 1870 It appears, however, that General Ord, his department commander, and 
the only officer authorized by said act to make report of officers for muster ontdid 
not report him on the list of officers to be made supernumerary and mustered out. Sub- 
sequently some charges appear to have been interposed against Captain Stanhope 
which were absolutely unwarranted and untrue, and in consequence thereot he was 
mustered out under section 12 of said act, without being accorded the privilege as 
provided in said act, of going before the board to meet and disprove them Had he 
been permitted thus to meet them, the record attests the fact that they could not have 

been sustained. r .^u u 

The following is the report of the Committee on Military Aftairs ot the House 
of Representatives on this case, which is substantiated by the record, and in the legal 
conclusions of which your committee agree: 

[House report No. 253. Forty -fifth Congress, second session.! 
February 27, i87S.-Committed to the Committee of the Whole House and or- 
dered to be printed, 

Mr. Strait, from the Committee on Military Affairs, submitted the following 
report (to accompany bill H. R. 1901.) 



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The Comtnittee on Military Affairs, to ivhom was referred the bill (H. R. 1901) for 
the relief of Philip W. Stanhope, late captain and brevet lieutenant-colonel Unit- 
ed States A rmy, asking to be restored to his command, and put upon the re- 
tired-list for reasons therein stated, beg leave to report: 

That they have duly considered the statements made in the petition of Philip 
W. Stanhope, and the large number of papers, and documents, and proofs accom- 
panying the same, and find the following to be the substantial facts of the case: 

That he was appointed captain of the Twelfth United States Infantry on the 
14th day of May, 1861; that he served in the field during the entire late war, except 
the short period he was in Libby Prison, and while lie was i-ecovering fro;n severe 
gun-shot wounds; that he was sober and regular in his habits; a skillful and efficient 
officer; that he was brevetted twice during the war for gallantry in battle, and left a 
war record that was as honorable to the service as it was creditable to him. 

After the war he continued in the service until the 13th of February, 1871, when 
he was mustered out under the provisions of an act of Congress passed on the 15th 
of July, 1870, for reducing the numerical force of the Army, including a correspond- 
ing number of officers. The eleventh and twelfth sections of said act prescribed two 
methods of designating the officers that should be mustered out of the military service. 

Under the first of these two sections the General of the Army and the command- 
ing officers of the several military departments were required to report to the Secre- 
tary of War a list of officers serving in their respective commands that might be 
deemed unfit for the proper discharge of their duties from any cause, except for inju- 
ries incurred in the line of duty. This list when made out was submitted to a board 
of five officers, organized by the Secretar}' of War, on whose recommendation the 
President was authorized to muster out, &c. Under this method, each officer included 
in the list was allowed tc: appear before the board and show cause against it. This 
last provision of the law carries with it as a necessary incident, as your committee 
suppose, the right on the part of the officer to be notified if he was put on the list on 
account of any charges afl:ecting his character as such officer, in order that he should 
have an opportunity to vindicate himself in case the charges should be unfounded. 

Now, your committee find from the evidence that the General and the command- 
ers of the several military departments, and who are supposed to be unprejudiced 
and well acquainted with the character of their subordinate officers, did not include 
Captain Stanhope among the unfit officers to be mustered out, and it follows, as we 
suppose, on the other hand, that they deemed him a proper officer to remain in the serv- 
ice. Indeed, we find among the papers and proofs letters of General Ord, command- 
ing his department, indorsing Captain Stanhope as a worthy officer and having a 
fine war record, iic. 

The second method under the twelfth section authorized the President to trans- 
fer officers from the difterent regiments to the supernumeraries, and from this list to 
fill any vacancies which might occur in the Army, from any cause, prior to the ist of 



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January, 187 1, and all that should remain of the list after that date should be mustered 
out; this was done, including Captain Stanhope, who had been put upon this list under 
circumstances which, in the opinion of your committee, were illegal and against the 
true intent of the act of Congress, not to say highly injurious to the reputation of a 
worthy and good officer. 

The committee find from the evidence that this officer was placed upon the super- 
numerary list in consequence of certain false and malicious charges and representa- 
tions, secrell}' made near the close of the period in which the list under the law was 
to be made, seriously affecting his character as an officer, and of which he was kept 
in ignorance until about a year ago. It is alleged that these charges were preferred 
by Lieutenant-Colonel Wallace and Major Mizner, of the twelfth Regiment. The 
evidence shows that these two officers were very unfriendly and hostile to Captain 
Stanhope for some unknown cause; that Lieutenant-Colonel Wallace, particulary 
had been so for a number of years; that he was oppressive toward the captain, and 
subjected him to many indignities. The evidence submitted shows that these charges 
were the occasion of this officer's being placed upon the supernumerar\- list, with- 
out which he would not have been put there and so mustered out. The- evidence al- 
so disproves these charges, and shows them to be utterly unfounded. 

Your committee are inclined to think that where an officer was to be mustered 
out upon charges affecting his character as an officer, he should have been put upon 
the list contemplated by the eleventh section so as to give him an opportunity to de- 
fend himself. As this was not done, and as tiie commanding officers of the different 
departments passed him over and indorsed him as a competent officer to remain in 
the service, your committee conclude his muster out was illegal, unjust, and without 
the authority of law; and that there should be some remedy for this great wrong, they 
would recommend the passage of the amended bill which accompanies this report, and, 
as amended, they recommend its passage. 

■ The following is a summary of the principal papers on file in this case: 

Letters of the Adjutant-General containing a list of the charges .vliich constitut- 
ed the inducing cause to iiis (Captain Stanhope's) muster out. 

Letters or indorsement of General E. O. C. Ord, dated October 31, 1S70, de- 
clining to recommend Captain Stanhope for muster out, and closing bv saying, "I con- 
sider him a good officer; his war record and wounds show great gallantry in the field." 

Indorsement of General Ord, dated Novembers, 1870, referring to these charges 
on which Captain Stanhope was mustered out, in which he says, "Other officers cor- 
roborated Captain Stanhope's statement, and the officers, named by General Wilcox 
as witnesses, who are serving in this department, are, in my opinion, after investiga- 
tion, governed more by feeling than a desire to benefit the service." 

Again, March 5, 1871, after Captain Stanhope's muster out, General Ord states 
in a letter to the Adjutant General, "I still think his case was prejudiced by per- 
sonal feeling on the part of the officers who originated the charges, and Captain Stan- 
hope should at least be heard in his defense." 



54 OFFICIAL PAPERS. 

Letter of Captain J. M. Robertson, 2nd United States Artillery, dated January, 
lo, 1871, to General E. O. C. Ord, in which, speaking of the high moral character, 
bravery, gallant service during the late war, and the wounds from which he still 
suffers, and then of the untruthful reports put in circulation about him, that officer 
says, "I feel myself .more particularly called upon to speak in behalf of Captain 
Stanhope, because at the time the court-martial was ordered at Camp Gaston, Cal., 
for his trial on charges preferred by Major Mizner, 12th United States Infantry, it 
was owing, I believe, to my advice that he decided to let the matter rest; and this 
after I had seen official papers sufficient to satisfy me that, had he been tried, not one 
of the allegations against him could have been substantiated, and that he would have 
been honorably acquitted by the court." 

Captain Robertson, it appears, was one of the members of the court-martial de- 
tailed in May, 187CS to try Captain Stanhope on these charges, but the charges were 
withdrawn by the person preferring them when the court was assembled. 

Then follow twenty-four certificates of Army officers, all testifying to good 
character and bravery, which show that he was an exceptionally good officer, and 
against whom nothing touching his honor could truthfully be said. 

It further appears in the record that Captain Stanhope is now receiving pension 
ior total disability by reason of wounds received in battle, a fact which does not ap- 
pear in the I louse report, no doubt unintentionally omitted. Hence, his retirement, 
as contemplated by the act, would seem eminently proper as part of the relief sought. 

The premises considered, your committee find that Captain Stanhope was a 
meritorious and honorable officer, and that the brevets received by him for gallantry 
in action were deserved; that his muster out under attendant circumstances was in 
conflict with the intendments of the act of July 15, 1870, and that therefore his case 
is exceptional. Wherefore your committee recommend concurrence of the Senate in 
the said act, and that it become a law. 



[public — NO. 78.] 
AX ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF PHILIP W. STANHOPE. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States 
of America in Congress assembled. That Philip W. Stanhope, late captain of the 12th 
United States Infantry and brevet lieutenant-colonel of the United States Army, 
having been placed upon the list of supernumeraries, trom which he was mustered, un- 
der the mistake of groundless charges as the superinducing cause thereof, the President 
of the United States be, and he is hereby, authorized to restore him to his proper, 
rank and promotion in the Army, with directions to the Secretary of War, on ac- 
count of his disabilities incurred in the line of duty, to place him on the retired list 
without regard to the limit as to numbers heretofore fixed by law: Prox>ided, That he 
receive no pay or allowances for the time he was out of service, other than that al- 



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ready received at the time of his muster out: Provided further. That he receive no pen- 
sion while on the retired list. 
Approved, March 3, 1879. 



U. S. SENATE CHAMBER, 

Washington, D. C, May 23, 1879. 
To Major P. W. Stanhope, 

No. 22 East 3rd Street, 

Cincinnati, Ohio. 
You were confirmed to-day. Congratulate you. 

A. E. BURNSIDE. 



ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, 

Washington, May 31 , 1S79. 
Sir: — I forward herewith your Commission of Major of Infantry, your receipt 
and acceptance of which you will please acknowledge without delay, reporting at 
the same time your age and residence when appointed, the State where born, and 
your full name, correctly written. Fill up, subscribe, and return as soon as possible, 
the accompanying oath, duly and carefully executed. 

I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, 

E. D. TOWNSEND, 

Adjutant General. 
Major Philip W. Stanhope, U. S. Army, 

P. O. Box No :;o, Cincinnati, Ohio. 



HEAD-QUARTERS OF THE ARMY, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, 

Washington, May 31, 1879. 
Special Orders No. 128. (Extract.) 

7. By direction of the President, Philip W. Stanhope, having been appointed a 
Major in the U. S. Army under authority conferred by the act of March 3, 1879, is 



56 OFFICIAL PAPERS. 

hereby placed on the retired list of the Army in that grade, as of the date of his ap- 
pointment, May 29, 1S79, in conformity with the provisions of said act. 
By command of General Sherman, 

E. D. TOWNSEND, 

Adjutant General. 
Official: A. H. Dickenson, Asst. Adj. Gen. 
Major Stanhope, through A. C. and B. Branch, with G. O, 15 of 1870. 



In concluding these Official Papers it is proper to note that two have been mis- 
laid and cannot now be found; both are testimonials of the highest character, one 
from Major General A. E. Burnside, commanding the 9th Army Corps, Army of 
the Potomac; the other from Brigadier General Joseph B. Hays, commanding the 
Regular Brigade, 5th Army Corps, same Army. 

All the documents show an unbroken line of commendation of my.self as a sol- 
dier, from every Commanding General under whom I had the honor to serve. 

Perhaps it is in order to state that efficient soldiers met with no difficulties, or 
official discourtesy and outrage, until after peace ivas zvon by them\ then some of them 
came under the command of those who took no part in the dangers and privations of war 
or, at the best, such an insignificant part as to have classed them with the non-com- 
batants of the Army of the Union. Under the irritating command of these fierce 
peace soldiers it is not to be wondered at that their want of discretion, and consider- 
ation for brave men (only to be acquired in the school of active warfare, and the 
perils incident thereto) should have resulted in the bad feeling that naturally arose 
between those having a war-record and those without this claim to consideration and 
respect. 

All brave soldiers respect one another, whether friends or enemies. The true 
soldier, in time of war, marches to the front (if his proper duty and place call him 
to command,) and, whatever his orders may he, during the existence of a protracted 
war, he will, sometimes, be found in the line of battle; there to make manifest his 
fitness for the commission accorded to him in aid of the defense of his country, and 
to win a record of which his comrades may be proud, and not ashamed. 

Since this is within the option of all regimental officers, whose proper place is 
at the head of their men in time of war, none may fairly plead a justification for ha- 
bitual absence from the battle field. 

Had this principle obtained, -without exception, in our Armies, many brave and 
valuable officers would have been secure from unmerited misfortunes and oppression, 
and the Army itself have been entirely free of one element not soldierly and good. 

As it is, the irrepressible conflict, between the combatants and the 7ton-combat- 
ants of the service, still goes on, whenever the latter come to command the former, 
and the real war time in the Army is when the most profound peace prevails else- 
where in the Nation. 



GEORGE, TI^E XII-'S, 



LINES FOUND IN A FREED-MAN'S BUREAU. 



"He who doth these boots displace 
Must meet Bombastes face to face. 

****** 

Ay, me, what perils do environ 

The man that meddles with cold iron!" 

—Butler. 



ALMOST A BRIGADIER 

OR 

GEORGE.theXII™''^' 



A WARRIOR OF MANY BATTLES BUT IN NO WAR! 
WHOSE MOTTO SHOULD BE 

IN BELLUM PACE,-IN PACE BELLUM. 

AND 

WHOSE EPITAPH SHOULD READ: 

"HE LOOKED UPON BATTLE— AFAR OFF!" 



TO 
THE FOUNDERS OF THE FAME OF 

THE TWELFTH UNITED STATES INFANTRY, 

1861-5, 

This work is respectfully inscribed, with the author's profound respect, aftectionate 
regard, and a sufferer's sympathy. 



•'Sic semper," et transitory, 
All Such — "military glory!" 

—Ibid. 



GEORGE, THE XII— S. 6i 

If, when a youth, this warlike soul 

Had dared to win a soldier's glor3% 
And even fought the Seminole, 

My pen could wi'ite a braver story; 
But he was no gunpow^der fool-, 
His fort-e is — an office stool. 
Again, when orders came to march 

With Taylor, and with Scott to go 
To the frontier, and take the starch 
Out of the Dons in Mexico, 

Discretion was his instant scheme — 
He promptly sought an inland stream. 

Had he but half tlie pluck he claims, 

And drawn his sword, and led his men 
From the Potomac to the James, 
Instead of drawing his steel — pen! 
And, bravely, each thirtieth day, 
His extra and his fogy pay! ^ 
But Seminole, and Mexican, 

And Rebel lines, and stockade grim. 
Delighted not this — veteran. 

They all were leagues and leagues from him. 
In war he marches to the rear — 
The sound of cannon in his ear! 



62 GEORGE, THE XII— 'S. 

Our service has one needless shame, 

Some one with rank, but coward soul, 
In Peace commands brave men; the same 
As if his deeds were on fame's roll! 

Though never seeing burst of shells, 
Or knowing how gunpowder smells. 
But made it study of his life 

Some soft detail in war to get, 
And, with his demijohns and wife, 
Worked for promotion and — brevet! 
Keeping his '-Register" well filled 
With cheerful notes of Sen ioi's — "killec' 



Now, when the fighting is all o'er, 

To take command these fellows come — 
(To teach us all the ai-t of war!^ 

With di ess-parades and majors'-drum,) 
Coiii'ts-Martial for the one who dares 
To have a record shaming theirs. 
Of course they have forgotten di'ill. 

And cannot learn the tactics new: 
And mix the columns up until 
No mortal can the mess undo: 

Then have to call subordinate 
To "straiu'hten out" and reuulate. 



GEORGE THE XII— 'S. 63 

They let tlieir angry passions rise, 

Because the knowing rank and file 
Look on a soldier with proud eyes, 
And at Bombastes slyly smile. 

Then come the charges, and a court, 
To try the officers who — fought ! 
"Disobedience — disrespect ( ?)" 
And all that's in the "99!" 
How can the ink-slinger expect 
The veneration of the line':' 

A man who slaughters valiant men 
With "Arnolds Fluid" and a — pen! 

Blood's in his eye — Hector's in sight — 
When he belts on his maiden l)lade 
(All innocent of any fight) 

And sallies forth to — dress-parade. 

Jove's thunders load his eyebrows bent 
As he looks down the line's "present." 
And, when he doth toledo draw. 

His face is awful stern and grim; 
As if the veiT gods of war 

Were all concentrate — One — in him; 
And he — Bellona's oriflamme — 
Certain destruction's great I AM ! 



64 GEORGE THE X/J—'S. 

Splendid the black feathers in his hat, 

(The "white."' in peace, he does not show!) 
Wide, the red sash, round bell}- fat. 
Bravely the sabre bangs below. 

We see, in him, with bated breath, 
"Bloody murder and sudden death!" 
And, when he roars out — "attention !" 
Our fright erects each sep'rate hair; 
His voice (a twenty-inched gnu) 
Thunders upon the peaceful aii' — 

We stand on tip-toe (cannoniers) 
Lest the concussion buist omears! 

Sometimes he mounts his "1. ('."" steed. 

Intent ii|)on Itattalioii drill; 
Jomini is nowheiv — indeed 

Poor, tile tiist Nai)oleon"s skill; 

And C'lesar. nnd dai'k HannibalV 
He. eas\\ (lonlile-discounts .-dll 
His, the military straddle — 

With trowsers crawling to his knees; 
Dayiight, plenty. Iietween saddle 
And re-inforced seat of these. 

He is nil grace from iiead to heel, 
i\nd C'entaur-like — a sack of meal! 



GEORGE THE XII— 'S. 65 

But when he orders, "Double Time!" 

And strikes into a small dog trot, 
His horsemanship is grand — sublime! 
He bounces over ev'ry spot, 

From tail of horse, to horse's neck — 
A castaway and total wreck! 
His uniform looks tempest tost; 

His hands seek comfort in the mane; 
Now this, now that, wild stirrup's lost 
And vaguely toed into again — 

His whole demeanor and array 
Suggest some despei-ate foray ! 

His baclv describes Hogarth's true line 

Of beauty, in acutest curve; 
His shoulders, also, this define; 
His face lacks dignity and nerve; 

His hands in mane and bridle twist — 
Harmless the sword slung to his wrist! 
Fools know "a hand-saw from a hawk," — 

Wisdom leaves destiny her course; 
This man, expressly made t?o walk, 
Must always ride a trotting horse! 

George, pedestrian, breaks the rule, 
Unless when mounted — on a stool. 



66 GEORGE THE XII— '8. 

Shakespeare, with peu of prophecy, 

Over two centuries ago. 
Had George in his foreseeing eye, 
And painted this modern hero — 

When sketching that pot-valiant soul. 
Who drank his courage tVom the bowl. 
To "ancient Bardolph" back we trace 

Our furious rear-guard hero's 

Red "hell-fire burning" in his face. 

And lurid pharos for a nose — 

His greatness feeds upon the meat 
In whisky mashes — "sour and sweet." 

Yes! "History repeats itself!" 

Our George is also fond of sack — 
So fond it laid him on the shelf, 

Whence he shall never stagger back 
To exercise his drunken spleen 
On better men than he has been. 
No more Courts-Martial have to wait 

For him to sober up and try 
The private who may emulate 

His ruling passion for "red-eye'" — 

No more to dock the soldier's pay, 
For getting drunk the Colonel's way! 



GEORGE THE XII— 'S. 67 

O, Justice! hide your head outraged; 

Open your eyes; balance your scales; — 
A drunken officer engaged 

In fining lovers of cock-tails! — 
Was ever greater follv seen? 
The Demijohn — vs. Canteen ! 
Our soldiers are most patient here — 

But discipline is very strong; 
Else, sometimes, on remote frontier. 
The vicious might resent this wrong. 

Commissioned topers then would get 
Their dues, for bad examples set. 

"A prisoner on his parole'" — 

So others were, [caroled like you; 
But Twiggs kept this strategic soul 
From showing Aimies how to do; 

But did not keei) the braver ones 
From captuiing the Rebel guns! 
George — a natural quill-driver — 

Has, KOK ALL w^AKS, a mortal fear 

That d lives him to some inland river 

(Some river safe enough in rear); 

There lie waits; mustering, writing — 
A.nytliing, to keep from fighting! 



68 GEORGE THE XII— 'S. 

There, Sampson (of the cabinets) 

Learns to bedevil, with the quill. 
The soldiers spared by bayonets 
For a deadlier, meaner ill — 

The little tj'raunies laid on 
By bravos of the demijohn ! 
Orders that grind, duties that fret; 

Untrue reports on abler men ; 
These are the wounds that "Martinet" 
Stabs into valor — with his pen. 

His little soul jealous with fear 

Of those who read their titles clear! 

Sad from Texas he departed, 
Saying "the rebel cause was just" — 
(This northern man, all southern-hearted, 
And ready to betray his trust.) 

He gave, what comforted his soul, 
To rebel Twiggs — cheerful parole. 
A pledge nobody deemed sacred. 

And void by circumstance and law; 
But what his cowardice and hatred 
Made his excuse for shirking war. 
And so he to promotion came, 
A crowing rooster — hut not "eame." 



GEORGE THE XII— S. 69 

Forty years; and not a fight 

Has this white feather ever seen ; 
Meanwhile brave millions, in their might, 
On countless battle-fields have been 

Fighting at home, fighting abroad — 
And never did he draw his sword. 
Forty years this paper-folder 

Serenely drew his monthly pay ; 
And should he serve till forty older 
He will contrive to sneak away 

From hostile forces when they shoot, 
And beg for details to recruit. 



What Uncle Samuel ought to do — 

If justice is by right inspired, 
Is to weed out the coward few ; 
Not place them on the list retired ! 

The long-serving, wounded, brave 
Only should have this army grave. 
No useless, dissipated sot 

Should find this refuge open wide— 
His name recorded there to blot 

Those the whole nation reads with pride. 
The martial soldier and the true 
Alone adorn the army blue ! 



70 GEORGE THE XII— 'S. 

Honor, true justice must contain, 
Tt can ask for nothing higher — 
The blood of every soldier slain 

Cries out against this outrage dire, — 
Cries out for what is just and best; 
An UNCONTAMiNATED rest ! 
And fi-eedom from Department power, 

That all its love of kindred lends 
For quick promotion, when the hour 
Draws near to serve relations, friends; 
And musters out the gallant ones, 
To save the cousins, nephews, sons! 

This difference may often be 

Between two glories in one sphere — 
Great Sherman, marching to the sea! 
George, malingering in the rear. 

One, winning fame and victory, 
One, choosing "blank" in History. 
With soldiers this distinction bioad 

Is honored and respected still — 
All records written with the sword 
Are safe from envy's coward quill! 
Armies win battles only when 
The sword is sharper than the pen! 



GEORGE, THE X/I—'S. 71 

Never did the Rebellion yield 

Until command was all transferred 
From Cabinets unto the field — 

Then, was victory's voice first heard! 
Committees, Editors, and all, 
No longer played the General. 
That hour his orders were supreme 

The rebel cause began to wane ; 
And soon the soldier lived his dream — 
The legions marching home again! 

Then our ferocious home-guard saw 
'Twas time for him to think of war! 

He wiped his pen, and, from his blade, 
Festooning cobwebs, and the rust — • 
Sought for his uniform mislaid. 
Four years of mustering and — dust! 
He got some crippled pensioner 
To polish up — "Excalibur!" 
Straightway to Washington he goes — 

To criticise the Great Review, 
And talk among the war's heroes 
As if HIS jaw-bone millions slew — 

This — Joshua ! that Moon nor Sun 
Waited his battle— lost or won! 



7a GEORGE, THE XII— 'S. 

Powder, black, democratic drug, 

Will kill — with fine or coarsest grains, 
And sends, impartially, the slug 

Or shell, through wise or foolish brains. 

Charged-bayonets, from point to shank, 
Have small respect for any rank ! 
So, if 3^ou wish to save your skin. 

And win promotion (George's way); 
Get a detail some office in. 
And draw full commutation pay — 

Command this noble writing school, 
From his own hobby-horse, a stool ! 

And when you come, to take command 

Of veterans — spared by the war; 
Who won their honors — sword in hand. 
In battle-fields 3'ou never saw; 

File charges; that will make them think 
True glory lies in pen and ink! 
And, if brevets these soldiers wear — 

Offensive to your own career: 
Get mad, and very drunk, and swear 
You "should be made a brigadier!" 
The Senate vote was A'^ery hard 
On YOUR brevet — my brave Home Guard ! 



GEORGE, THE XII— S. 73 

Tiie x^riii}' smiled at your distress — 

In tlie High Court of Impeacliraeut; — 
When Butler made you there confess 
Why you often sought the President — 
An ofticer, unknown in war, 
Beggung— for a General's star!! 
Did you suppose the fighting men 

Would, really, let you have your way, 
And take no care to post up Ben, 
And Senators to vote you — "•Nay?" 
''Sick, semper," et transitory. 
All SUCH "Military Glory!" 

From splendid leading to — the worst. 

Brave Clitz to — George of no renown. 
White feather for Battalion First? 

Down, eagles of the Twelfth, crawl down! 
Fold up your colors, put them by; 
"liombastes" hath the victory. 
Eyesoi'es, the crowded battle names 

On standards by noblest chrism dim; — 
In the red glare of battle flames 
They never floated over him! 

Pray for a war his rage to cool 
And make him hunt another stool. 



74 



GEORGE THE XII— 'S. 

All honor to the brave that write 
But never try to shun the fray 
And always seek tlie van of fight, 

And come the first, and "eonie to stay;" 
Needless a woid in their V)ehalf — 
We know the valor of the Staff! 
In front of battle-lines they ride 

To show the waj' — and, with a cheer, 
The charging bayonets beside — 
Where glory is, the Staff is near! 

"Semper paratus" saith true sword: 
All honor to the golden cord! 

Ah, comiailes! relics of tlie war, — 
Baptized in blood and !)attlc-staii)ed ; 

The pride of every Army C^orps 

Of record fnrne, what have you gjiinedV — 
What your bounty, your lewardV 

In TIMIC OF PEACE AN UNTRIED SWOKD ! 

This ! for tlie TwelfthV Rest, gallant dead. 

So grandly sleeping, everywhere 

That valor's richest blood was shed; 

Your gloi'v HE shall never siiare! 

Only in peace, in foolish wrath, 
Silenus draws his sword of — lath! 

Note. — "It' Uiis be treason, make the moj-t of it." 



JOHN THOMAS. 75 

JOHN THOWAS. 

John Thomas was a roving blade 

Just sobered up from his last spree. 
And, seeking for an easy trade, 

He ehose the Fourth Artillery! 
They dressed liim up in Army blue, 

Witli pork and beans his belly filled; 
The sergeant as all sergeants do, 

Had this reeruit twiee, daily, drilled. 

John loved the Sutler's whisky, true — 

But found the "awkward siiuad" a bore; 
Got sick of glory, through and through, 

And, hating peace, [panted for war. 
So, he decided to desert — 

Get drunk and have a lot of fun: 
Sell out his '-kit," to the last shirt. 

And make a raid on Washington. 

He did: and took the 'Avenue" 

With d'evious stride — so grapevine, 
Tiiat all the brigadiers in blue. 

Whose single stars so brightly shine, 
4hrui)tly scooped this soldier in: 

And put him in his little cell, 
lentil this vngroni man of sin 

His name and regiment could tell. 



76 JOHN THOMAS. 



When hife first sober moment came 

They mustered him upon the shite, 
And took him, weak, ami sick, and tame, 

Before the Post Judge Advocate. 
This Judge looke<l up the Eules of War — 

Prospected in that legal mine; 
Then looked at John; and then he svvore 

He'd broken all the -'99 !" 

It took the Advocate one yeai- 

To "sj)ecifv" this soldier's crime; 
He wrote, and wrote, and liv'd on beer — 

But snielled of whiskv all this time! 
'Twill take a Court one hundred more 

To try this coni[)licat('il case; 
To listeii to the Jmlge's l.-.w 

And arguments, sure to take place — 

To try John Thomas; :i!id to find 

A proper punishment: for. he 
Is a "dead-beat," the meanest kind; 

Recruit from the — Artilleiyl 
"Go, soldier, to your honored rest!" 

But not to w^henco tins "bummer" came. 
If you seek glory, slum the nest 

That brouiiht this loafer into fame. 



JOHN THOMAS. 77. 

Tit the rough riders of the ''horse," 

They drink Artillerymen '-Stone blind." 
No half- foot- soldier can, of course, 

Drink square with heroes of their kind. — 
Try the bold raidei-s of the Fifth — 

Who galloped after Sheridan ! 
Enlist with them: they have the "gift"' 

For "laying out" Artillerymen. 

Who ever drunk, a trooper saw — 

Who ever found his canteen full, 
(Or his next neighboi's in the war,) 

If there was ehanee to "get a puUV" 
John Thomas, join the mounted Corps, 

And ride, and drink in PhiTs brigade; 
They play the biggest game of draw 

The eoi'ks that ever mortals played! 



78 Ad Valor— RUM. 

A(l Valor— RII31. 

The soldiers( ?) who, with Wallace, bled 

Our Uncle Samuel in war, 
And fought with ink, tlie sword instead. 

Now l)rao' of fields they never saw. 
Meanwhile the Nation, to this day, 

Rewai'ds them, for no daring- done. 
With old fogy and retired pay — 

Foi' never facing rel)el gun. 

No hero, d:i.ring death and wound. 

Anticipated this sad hour. 
When, inarching from the liattle-ground, 

Q'iill-driving men should be in power. 
Sueii, sympatliv can never feel 

For veternns of any grade, 
Who with brave hearts and ready- steel 

Stood by tlieir colors in brigade. 

No toui'.st on the "1 loodv James" 

Shnll find :i record of them near. 
No liattle-fie.d suggests the names 

Of these l)old heroes of the — Rear! 
Yet, now, no dress- pai'ade, review 

But sees their martial forms divine. 
Full of fuss, and feathers too. 

Ferociously connnMud the line. 



Ad I'alof—RUM. 79 

The only ."Johns" they ever met 

Are DEMi-johns of ancient rye; 
The only "times" they care for yet, 

Are "good," and "old," and very "high." 
Safe, in the rear, on soft detail. 

They vegetate in time of war. 
Rut NOW the stoutest hearted quail 

When these fierce whisky lions roar. 

Foolish the honors dearly bought, 

The glories of the gi'cat cnnipaign: 
The desp'rate battles bravely fought — 

This old ''Home Guard" commands again! 
Vain the laurel-wreathed crown, 

Won by the ever-rea'ly sword — 
In the great struggles for renown, . 

If peace but lirings us this reward; — 

Brings this disgrace to g-dlant men. 

Cnu'l is war, more cruel j)eace! 
If swords are second to the pen. 

And e.'.gles mu'st be led In- geese! 
Many a loyal heart and l)rave 

Feels the truth in this sad story — 
Better defeat, and nameless grave. 
Than tiiis i-fn — ultimate i>k)ry. 



So A SSES A ND A SSES. 



ASSES AND ASSES. 
Balaam's rebuked his rider's sin; 

Sterne's unto him all good hearts drew; 
-(Esop's put on the lion's skin; 

Ohio's ass* a lion slew! 
And that jealous state of Cass' 

(With no acre that is farmy) 
Sent HER pettifogging asses 

To "Militia" in the Arm^^!. 

Lord ! let an angel again stand, 

As in the good old Balaam days, 
\Vaiting two lawyers; in each hand 

Their briefless bags of old green baize. 
vSo Michigan might have them back 

To their natural bent, good Lord; 
Take soft "Dun(h-eary" to old Zach, 

And Mizner vvith his jeweled sword! 

O, Lord! the modern Philistine 

Laughs at these legal sprouts of war; 
These Michiganders, assinine, 

Inherit not the Sampson jaw. 
The ass that slew the lioness 

Died too young, but widely noted. 
Mizner still lives, "pure cussedness," 

To "boot-lick" and be promoted! 



ASSES AND ASSES. 8i 

Lord, if the "Fool-killer" still kills, 

Take Craigie, ("Jenkins" of the mess!) 
Purge the whole army of such ills; 

And so thy faithful soldiers bless. 
Take all these men of small ideas, 

Give us again peace and accord ; 
Cast out this devil with long ears. 

From those who glorify the sword ! 

*At the Zoological garden, Cincinnati, Ohio, a donkey, upon being attacked by 
an escaped lioness, kicked her to death. Ohio, great in all her productions of men 
and other animals, gives this single example of a lion conquered by an ass qurdrupedal. 



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82 THE GREAT BA TTLE OF THE WAR. 

JHE GREAT BATTLE OF THE WAR. 

March 13th 1865. 
You may talk of Look-out-Mountain, 

And you ma}' brag of Kenesaw, 
Of the Wilderness and Gett^'sburg, 

As "Most glorious" of the war. 

You ai"e very much mistaken 
If you think the world forgets 

The bloodiest battle of them all : — 
That great struggle for brevets! 

It was something providential, 

For, when the recall was sounded. 

And the mighty host was numbered, 
Not an offlce-man was wounded ! 

Then boast of little l^unker's Hill, 
And other victories, to me. 

But the battle of the big brevets 
Was the true Thermopyla? I 

Then, to see the brave survivors 
Riding home in sleeping-cars! 
Their coats. thrown carelessly about, — 
To show NEW satelites of — Mars('?) 

Hurrah, for the next war! hurrah! 

May modest Bureau-crats contrive 
To influence the big brevets, 

As they all did in '65, 



riEORGE{H)!CS. 83 

oeor(;e(H)ics, 

The Druiiken Maiiat-Arms. 

Hard drinking- hatli his faco to scarlet turned; 

O, rum. too strong, O, water, never taken! 
Whisky alwa^'S tliis toper's vitals burned: 

And from its seat his reason ever shaken. 
Brandy, rum, wine, "dutch courage" only g-ive. 

Justice, truth, right, in temperance must live. 

His record now — a soldiek ok the pen I 
Whose sword hath ever rusted in its sheath. 

Never did he to battle lead his men ; 

Having no heart to daie a soldier's death. 

But though from "Active" to '-Retired " he'll go, 
His pay is sure — all won without a blow. 

And where he safely sits on otflce stool, 

He'll tell to clerks his awful deeds of might: 

Brag of his own i^ei'sonal valoi', cool 
In many a desperate, nameless, fight. 

Justice, how long shall this pooi- coward too 
Cumber the Army list; disgrace the l)lue'? 



MISCELLANEOUS PIECES, 



MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 

SOME DAY. 

Some da}' your soul will vainlj^ pi'ay 
For the one, loyal love it knew, 
. But thinks so lightly of to-day — 
The day repentance comes to you. 
Some day — dishonor, and the shame 
You glory in, will turn to lust; 
And men will call you b}^ a name 
Bitter as death — bitter, but just. 

Some day — the weak fool who now thinks 

You altogether true, and his, 

Will come to loathe you as he shrinks 

From 3'Our false eyes and fatal kiss. 

Some day will wake him from his dream — 

To find you in another's arms; 

And, to this other, you will seem 

To bring unviolated charms. 

Some day — the beauty of your face. 
With all the loveliness of mien. 
Will fade away, and that disgrace. 
The "Scarlet letter," will be seen! 
Some day — O, woman of deceit — 
Falsehood in ev'iy wanton breath; 
You shall come with reluctant feet, 
Into a |)reseiice that is Death. 



MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 

Some day — a day, alas, too late 
To heal the broken hearts, and save 
The life, you made so desolate, 
From sorrow and a welcome grave — 
Some day, when all seems to you lost, 
With not one refuge yow can see ; 
When you count up the fearful cost 
Of all your sin ; Remember me ! 

Some day — God will call you, too. 
To His eternal judgment seat — 
As Mary Magdalen, may you. 
Through mercy, find a Savior's feet! 
Some day? All days I humbly plead 
That you may see the life you live ; 
That God may pardon you and lead 
As I would lead you and forgive. 

Some day, you will stand — all alone. 

Beauty, youth, and health all wasted. 

Of the forbidden fruits not one 

But you have tasted and tasted 

Some day — Fruits of your life's dead sea; 

Bearing but ashes and decay — 

Then, your unfaithfulness to me. 

Will be your Nemesis— some day ! 



MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 

PERDIDA. 

A girl — once sweet, and good, and fair — 
Splendid and tender her gray eyes; 
As stars in early morning skies — 
Like Berenice's her brown hair. 
She was beautiful — and sixteen. 
My soul stirred at the lightest touch 
Of her hands — for, I lov'd her much — 
Truer loving never has been. 

She was all tenderness, and sweet. 
Only a school girl. With a grace 
Of the Madonna, and her face — 
But a nature full of deceit. 
God made her fair, and sweet, and good ; 
But the world, and her evil ways, 
Have soird her life — these many daj's; 
And stain'd lier soul and womanhood. 

How the best feeling of my life 
Went joyfully forth to meet her; 
And iny faith grew stronger, sweeter 
For loving this maiden, and wife. 
I wonder if she, sometimes, thinks 
Of lier truest of lovers yet; 
And if, for this, she hides regret 
For the past — in the cup she drinks — 



go MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 

Thinks of the patient heart, and brave,. 
Sorrowing at this ruin made; 
Of loving hands so vainly laid 
On her, in the attempt to save — 
Too late to save from utter loss. 
Yet, one escap'd God's death-shower; 
One penitent, in the last hour, 
Was pardon 'd — even from the cross! 

That one so beautiful — so young; — 
A gracious life that might have been — 
Should find all pleasures in a sin 
That gives her shame to every tongue! 
Now her old friends all pass her by — 
None hviX, the lost can see, can feel 
The smile fade out, the look congeal, 
The scorn in the averted eye. 

She is outcast forevermore, 
She is a false, and guilty thing. 
For her no saving church l)ells ring. 
No welcome at the chapel door. 
No influence of home, of hearth. 
Finds echo in her sordid heart — 
From all of good she lives ai)art, 
A Pariah by choice, and l)iith. 



MIS CELLANEOUS PIE CES. 9^ 

No mother's heart stirs within her 
Whose life defiles the marriage vow, 
No little children come, and bow- 
In prayer, unto this sinner. 
Yet, she once was the pride, the boast 
Of one whose soul knew her as queen — 
Always, to him, she is sixteen ! 
To one she has betray'd the most. 

Alas, the stealthy hand of time, 
The changes wrought by gross excess. 
Too surely mar all loveliness 
That wakes in fear, and sleeps in crime! 
Perdida— lost! O.God, how long 
Shall run her terrible career? 
This wreck of all the heart holds dear — 
How long to suffer and be strong? 
Note. — Perdida, signifies lost. 



REST. 

There is a consolation most profound, 

That seeks to dwell within my tortur'd breast; 
I thouuht, sometime, my bi-oken heart's rebound 
Had caught, at last, an interval of rest. 
But T could not enjoy the pain's surcease 
For thinking that her life had not found peace 



93 MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 

For thinking that the idol I ador'd, 

To whom I gave a man's most sacred trust — 
Had come to be, that wretched thing abhor d, 
A desperate sonl full of unbridl'd lust: 
Had brought dishonor on another's name 
By living out her heritage of shame. 

Though m}^ e3^es ma}^ never look upon her. 

And never more her voice may reach my ear, 
1 know I held her in the greatest honor. 
As one most precious, beautiful, and dear. 
If God would turn hei" heart to what is best. 
And only good — then, I could be at rest. 

Those ai'e not the bitterest tears we shed 

Upon themarl)les, and the grassy slope. 
That mark the resting places of oui'dead; 
But where is Iniried all we h;id of hope. 
All our life-idols false lie broken here — 
Here vain grief must shed the bitterest tear. 

Ah, if this woman's birthright had been chaste! 

'^Vhat blessings to a hearthstone she might be: 
And no man's life become n barren waste 
For loving, trusting her, so uttei-ly. 

But hope is dead — my sun sinks in life's west; 
Alone I walk the path leading to rest. 



MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. gj 

NEMESIS. 

Ever, the dread furies of Remorse 
Attend the evil wa^^ ; 
And time's swift revenges will enforce 
The forfeit sin must pay. 

Some time, in supplication kneeling, 

You will be found at last. 
In a vain agony appealing 

From your accusing Past. 

Meanwhile, all the forbidden treasures. 

You eagerly pui'sue. 
Will turn to bitter tasting pleasures — 

Forever cursing you. 

Sinning, you can be gaining only 

The wage;? of your sin — 
The mean death, and buiial lonely, 

Of outcast gatbei'cd in. 

Forward — hopeless desolation lies; 

Despairing days unblest. 
Backward — the forsaken paradise 

Of honor and of Rest! 

Bitter, the bondage of wilful shame — 

Ever tlie rod to kiss. 
Always pursued l)y that sword of flame 

Nemesis — Nemesis! 



■94 MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 

TO-NIGHT. 

O, my beloved! once again 

Tender arms with soft embraces 

Have glorified my latest days; 
And blessed all my weary ways 

With a splendor that effaces 
All my sufferings and my pain. 

Never more can come to me 

Unhappiness; never more despair. 

My soul is jubilant and strong; 
And the long silent, tender song 

Of the olden time is there. 
The song I ever sang to thee. 

Lovers may come to worship her, 
Many, may think her heart to win, 

And la}' their treasures at her feet. 
Never a one shall gain my sweet. 

None but I can enter in 

And be her chosen minister. 

I alone at the portal wait, 

Like a priest at the temple door. 

With my faith in her heart of gold 
Hringino' a iove that is nevv, and old. 



MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 95 

A love that lives forevermore. 
True and noble, just and great! 

O, my beloved I you alone 

Hold in your gracious power 
A life of earnest endeavor. 

The sweetness of time was forever 
Born in that passionate hour. 

The last and the dearest— your own. 



FAREWELL. 

Farewell! and with your liberty 
Take truest memories of me; 
The long hours of my agony 
Are not all past — though I am free. 

My heart can never cease to beat 
As fondly as it beat of yore; 
]My freedom can not be all sweet, 
Since faith in you must live no more. 

S lion Id sorrow ever overtake. 
And wound you, in your free career; 
Think of the past— and, for my sake, 
Live honestly-; the life sincere! 



96 MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 

Remember one whose heart alway 
Was lo.yal, tenderest aud true; 
Who never wavered from tliat day 
He gave himself to loving you. 

No beauty can survive the years — 
No loveliness, no outward grace. 
When the sad heart holds hidden tears, 
The signs will wear upon the face. 

The brightest colors soonest fade, 
And the most delicate perfume; 
The sweetest flowers God has made 
All early cease to bud and bloom. 

So live, that when the Reaper's hand 
Shall touch your life with Angers cold; 
He will not find you shrinking stand — 
Bound in your slaver}^ of old! 

Go! strive to be a woman pure — 
Too pioud to have a shame to tell. 
I could forgive — were I but sure 
Of your repentance true. Farewell ! 



MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 97 

ONE WOMAN. 

Wheu one woman says she hates you, 
Believe her not: look in her eyes! 
And in her face of painted bloom. 
And, when she swears she hates you, 
Think of Saphira's righteous doom! 
When this woman says slie liates you 

She lies! 



When one woman snys she h)ves you. 
Believe iier not: look in lier eyes! 
And see tlie heartless treason there. 
And, when she swears slie loves you. 
Think. of slumberiuu' Sampson's hair! 
When this woman says slie loA'es you 

She lies! 



When one womnn says she feiirs you. 
Brieve her not: look in her eyes! 
They are not tender eyes, nor true. 
And, when she swears she fears you. 
Think of the life she must pursue! 
When this woiniin says she fears you 

She lies 



MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 

When one womuu says she trusts you, 
Believe her not: look in her eyes! 
And see the mocking devils shine. 
And, when she swears she trusts you, 
Think of your home deserted shrine! 
When this woman says she trusts you 

She lies! 

When one woman says she fools you, 
Believe her, then ! because, forsooth, 
Ot all the shameless front she wears. 
And, when she swears she fools you 
Think of her sad inheritance! 
When swearing this, she truly swears 

The truth ! 

When one woman sees life ending. 
And all her fascinating youth 
Is wasted with excesses' fever: 
She shall reap the harvest, bending 

With the woes great sinnings leave her!- 

« 
For this woman lives otlending 

All truth ! 



MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 99" 

ONE LITTLE CORNER IN HER HEART. 

To-morrow you will be nineteen. 

To-night, 1 hope tiiat you will dream 
Of one whose torment you have been. 
However little this may seem. 
It is a heavy cross — no less, 
To bear your want of tenderness. 

I ask to have one little [jlaee — 

All mine — witiiin your iienrt, in vain; 
You i)i'()mise "yes," then, turn your face 
And take the promise Ijack agtiin! 
Dai'ling, was this fair, ciieating so; 
To first, say yes. and last, say no? 

You ni'c a cruel tyrant, sweet. 

Wounding a tender lienrt and tiue — 
The lover lying at your feet 

Deserves a better fate from you: 
A faiier recompense than this — 
A gracious yes, at lejist — a kiss! 

Good night, my darling and my queen; 

(Jood nigiit, sweetheart and love, good night. 
To-morrow — you will lie nineteen. 

(lod gi'iint you uuuiy biithdnys l)right; 
And kei'p, for me nloiie — ajjart. 
One little corner in voui- heart! 



MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 

WITH ROSES. 

Sweet, with eveiy bud, I send 

A wish for all of human bliss 
To be witli you unto the end : 

With ev'ry leaf I send — a kiss. 

I saw my roses on your breast, 

And envied their sweet lot, to-night; 

And wished the giver were as blest — 
So near the paradise in sight! 

Were I the roses, I would kiss 

The dimple in that charming chin; 

The darling mouth I would not miss, 
But kiss ten thousand kisses in. 

Mistakes will happen in the hours 
When all is blended, in the shade; 

Your fragrant lips seemed my flowers — 
And mine for tasting sweets were made! 

"To eir is human" — I confess; 

But the temptation was divine! 
I ask no greater happiness 

Than to repeat this sin of mine. 

A saint elect would not repent 
This larceny of sweets sublime. 

Therefore am I impenitent: 

Asking no mercy for this crime! 



MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. iai 

THE TRUE WIFE. 

God knows my lonely life is sad — 

Knows the sore pain and bitter cost 
Of all the fleeting pleasures had, 

Since the true hearted one was lost. 
Though she is gone from mortal eye 

She is not ever dead to me, 
Always I feel her mercies nigh; 

Always one loving face I see. 

God has this bounty to us shown; 

When dire aftliction falls on men, 
Some tender, truest life-love known 

Comes to console and comfort then. 
So comes to me, faithful and true. 

My truest friend — the ioyal wife! 
Her loving oftice to renew. 

And teach me of the better life. 

Ah! if we knew the pain in store 

That sorrows bring us, day by day; 
We could not struggle for that shore 

That ever fades, and fades away. 
Thank God ! beyond there ever stands 

One watcher, always waiting me, 
With loyal heart, and faithful hands 

To bear me on life's storm v sea. 



MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 

PARTING. 

Hold out thy gracious hands and l)less me, 
O, my beloved! take me to your lieart; 

I fain would linger to caress thee — 
To tell thee all my loving ere we part. 

Let me, sitting at your feet, forgetting sadness. 

Speak of our future meetings and tender gladness. 

For time will soothe your mournful feeling. 
And surely bring the returning hour near, — 

What treasures Time is alwnys stealing 
When you are absent, and I, lonely here. 

What dreary days of waiting, and what cruel pain,^ 

Will be my torture to the hour we mett again. 

Think of me waiting for you. loni'ly — 
Not one thy loving kindness to replace; 

Think that I sigh for, love you, only. 

And cannot look ui)on my deal' one's face. 

My darling, think of me when evening stars appear, 

Steadfast as worlds, beloved, I am waiting here. 

My loving soul, these arms outreaching. 
Will hold thee ever tenderly and true; 

All hours without thee will be teaching- 
Some gentle souvenir of you, 

God bless you, my beloved! ptirtings there must be, 

But in your joyous, happiest hours, thiidv of me. 



MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 103 

Cling round my neck detaining fingers; 

Eyes see in eyes positive conviction. 
I am as one that goes, yet lingers 

For one more kiss, one last benediction. 
As one whose cruel chain and captive fate deny 
The fruit so near his hungry soul and thirsty eye. 

Delay me still, hide my emotion 

In the brown splendor of thy tangled hair; 

I bring thee that supreme devotion 
No time, no distance can impair. 

Release me from these binding tresses — set me free; 

When other voices j^raise their glory, think of me. 



I04 MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 

ASK NOT THIS HEART. 

Ask not this loyal heart 

To tell of all its trust and hope in thee: 

To speak the useless words, to tear apart 

And break the voiceless spell — Fidelity. 

Seek for these deathless truths within my eyes — 

Seek there replies. 

Count the bright sands and stars, so numberless, 
That belt the seas and stud the shining blue: 
All these reach not the sum of tenderness 
And trust it feels for you. 

Sooner than love, the restless waves will tire — 
These worlds on tire. 

Ask not if I forget. 

The silent stars will move on — forever; 
The sands will ever be by oceans wet: 
And I chan ;e not. Unto me can never 
Come a new love, and martyrdom of pain — 
Never again. 

Impatience for the lingering morrow 

Will soothe no anguish of the long to-day; 

Think of my weary solitude ;ind sorrow; 

Pitying me, alway. 

Ask not this heart if faith in you is tied — 

I am not dead. 



MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 

DEAD. 

Under Two Flags. 
Gather the dead from battle fields 
And bear them to the chosen ground; 
Gather the broken swords and shields, 
And pile them on the battle mound. 

Dead, for the banner set with stars; 
Our birthright glory crown'd with years: 
Dead, for the ephemeral "bars,'' 
Heavy with blood and woman's tears. 

O, still and gr:ind the legions kee}) 
Their steadf;ist rnuks the l)reastwork nigh; 
The Noith ;iiid vSouth together sleep; 
Teaching the world how iieroes die. 

Die, for one banner bright with stars; 

A nation's emblem nil these years: 

Die, for the other crossed with bars. 

Torn and bloody, lost in tears. 

Under- this green and grassy monnd, 
Cami)ing with death, in etjual graves. 
Men of the Sonth and North are found. 
Above them all one .splendor waves! 

Waves, in beauty, the stripes and stars; 
Waves, the glorious gift of years: 
Over the dead, from lofty spars. 
Waving for ail, one tlag a[)i)ears. 



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io6 MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 

Gather the dead and valient sons 
Our country gave to glory there; 
The mighty voice- of minute guns 
Shall tell their nunil)er to the air. 

Tell, their number under the stars; 
Under the stripes splendid of yore: 
Splendid with freedom's battle-scars— 
Under the flag WASHiN(iTON l)ore. 

Sadly, from separate regions, 
America gathers them here: 
Gathers the dead of her legions — 
From encampments of glory near. 

Sadly, her standard is throwing 
A shadow of pride on their bed : 
And the bugles of sorrow are blowing 
A mournful tattoo, for her dead. 



MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 107- 

ONLY THEE. 

Only thee — pure angel of the Lord — 

To smile the sorrow of this world away: 

With gentle, pleading ways and words, to say — 

"Live but for me — put away the sword!" 

Only thee — to worshii) :iud adoie; 

To look ujion as wholly, tinly mine: 

To have no thought, no wish, no life not thine, 

No lost hope your love may not restore. 

Only thee — teaching :i faith suhlime: 
While the swift ye;us. with Inisy lingers, trace 
A life's stern record on my fading face — 
All youth's history nnd manhood's prime; 
Teaching me to look uhove and see 
The promise of :i purer, better hind; 
Leading me by the lie;irt — and, hand in hand 
Walking the thorny ways,— only thee! 

Only thee— patient of soul and heart: 
Sweet in the innocence of girlish faith; 
Whose life, unto mc elocpiently saith, 
"Here is the right way — the better part," 
Whose constant prayei- is but a i)lea 
That some ))eneticence shall daily fall 
Upon me. Who loveth and forgiveth all; 
Foruiving and loving — even me! 



io8 MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 

Only thee — joy for all life's soitow, 
And tender refuge from all earthly grief. 
The great foundation rock of my belief. 
That death to-day, is life to-morrow. 
That the old, decaying, blasted tree — 
Death in its sapless branches, trunk and roots, 
Like Aaron's rod will blossom, and bear fruits, 
111 Lands you promise me — only thee. 

Oidy thee — on your suj)i)liant knees; 
Pleading for me at the gates of glory — 
Telling to the Savior all my story. 
Yes, "His Kingdom is of such as these!" 
And, when the great voices, calling me. 
Shall bid me come and walk with death. 
Be near me then; receive my parting breath; 
Show me that fruitful land — only thee. 



IN CHURCH. 

Farewell, dear maiden, with the tender eyes, 
God bless that bright sunshine hair and face, 

You made my station here a paradise. 

And gave my heart a happy resting place. 

God bless 3'ou now, and farewell, my dear; 
You that made blessed everj' moment here. 



MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 109 



THE LAST. 



To one hist haven doth the pilot steer, 
To anchor in some quiet hdiy. — 

The soklier turns from one last glory dear 
And casts his broken sword away. 

One seeks the evei' peaceful shore, secure 
From ocean's stormy winds and wave: 

No more the bugle's battle calls allure 
The other to a nameless grave. 

What is the influence that surely draws 
The sailor to the smiling land — 

The eager soldier from a nation's wars? 
Only a loving woman's hand. 

To one last tenderness I give my heart, 
To one last hope my all of life. 

I must be wreck'd if this last anchor part 
And drift me from my "darling wife." 



MISCELLANEOUS PIECES. 



TO 



Oh! if my weary head might rest 

Upon such heavenly delight — 
Pillowed on that distracting bi'cast 

And dream in paradise to-night! 
My soul deliciously would lie 

Enchanted by my darling's charms. 
Content to live, even to die — 

First ill her heart; last in her arms. 

In life or death God knoweth well 

The tenderest of love I feci; 
No anchorite in holy cell 

With truer faith can ever kneel — 
Yes, if 1 die with ail tliis l)li.ss 

Slow fading from my closing eyes, 
My lio[)e shall be to meet, to kiss 

Her as an angel in the skies. 

Surely the souls united lieiv 

Shall meet above in love again. 
I wish no resurrection, dear. 

If such a gentle hope is vain. 
Better the dark and hopeless creed 

Resolving all unto the earth — 
Even the plants have winged seed. 

To bear them to n liighcr birth. 



M/S CE L L A NE O US PIE CES. 

No mortal happiness iiml griefs 

But carry memories beyond 
The l)order lines of such beliefs — 

And lovers true never des})on(l, 
But serve, mid trust, and hope, and wait. 

Knowing that at the end of time 
Ever stands the immortars gate 

Oi»cning to the life sublime. 

IN CHURCH. 

How this dull parson's drowsy monotones 

Seem but to justify the deacon's snore. 
My blood is stagnant, and my very bones 

And martyred flesh are sutfering sore. 
If 'twere not for your tenderest look 

And the fondness of your sympathizing face; 
I would let dro}) my misty seeming book. 

And, with the deacon, fall away from grace. 

Christ's Church— Elmira, N. Y. 

Farewell, Elmira, lovely town, adieu! 

Good-bye to all sweethearts in this church. 
May tliose who follow us and rent this pew, 

Pay up as prompt and leave no one in lurch. 
Ah! darlings, if we could onl}^ stay — 

But soldiers love, and love, and march away. 



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